I've been out of blog, couldn't log in, but FINALLY have been able to set up a new account. So, here goes...
One big dilemma that I am having in math instruction is dealing with how to get across math concepts to a blind child. Has anyone dealt with this in the past? I've been using a lot of manipulatives in class, but am having trouble with how do I modify this so that he can "see" what we are doing.
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I am back also! Sounds like the same issues with the blog as you! I have not worked with a blind student but would think the manips and perhaps whole body movement would help. Perhaps using a variety of manips for the same concept so he can "see" it in more than one way.
Good luck, Karen
This is definitely a very interesting student!! I would love to have him in my groups of English language learners because he will challenge them. If he were in my room, my kids will have to TELL (since they can't show) him what they do, step by step, clearly, and in the process they all will be learning. I am sure that he can "see" his own images and he can articulate what he "sees". Is he able to speak and hear Thatch?
This made me think of Ann Sullivan, who taught Helen Keller. She was deaf, blind, and not able to speak. As a result Helen went further as to receive a college degree, so this student can certainly "see" and "get" the concepts of mathematics. However, having said that, it is challenging, to say the least!!
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