Mathematics in Inclusive Education of Blind Students in Secondary Schools in the Czech Republic. (12th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Regec, Vojtech
• Is Part Of: Procedia--social and behavioral sciences. Volume 174(2015)
• Page Start: 3933
• Page End: 3939
• Publication Date: 2015-02-12
• Subjects: mathematics -- visual impairment -- student with visual disabilities -- secondary school -- secondary education -- inclusion; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Congresses; Arts -- Periodicals; Arts -- Congresses; Humanities -- Periodicals; Humanities -- Congresses; 300
• DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.1136
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-0428

Abstract

Abstract: The paper presents selected aspects of teaching mathematics to pupils with severe visual impairment in secondary schools with integrated environments in the Czech Republic. Theoretical bases for writing mathematical expressions using special tools and editors are supplemented by the results of the research, which was conducted in 11 schools' counseling centers for the visually impaired. We found that only 27% of specialists in counseling centers had knowledge about possibilities of using tools when writing mathematical expressions. In conclusions we define recommendations for practice in order to promote and improve the quality of education of blind students in the subject of mathematics.