Experiences Building Graphics Literacy Skills: Interviews With Teachers and Students. (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rosenblum, L. Penny; Zebehazy, Kim T.; Gage, Nicholas; Beal, Carole R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual impairment & blindness. Volume 115:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 538
• Page End: 549
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: blind, low vision -- graphics, STEM; Blind -- Periodicals; People with visual disabilities -- Periodicals; Blindness -- Periodicals; Vision disorders -- Periodicals; Blind; Blindness; People with visual disabilities; Vision disorders; Blindness; Vision Disorders; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.4105
• DOI: 10.1177/0145482X211061619
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0145-482X

Abstract

Introduction: Participants' perspectives are valuable in evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention. Methods: Interviews were conducted with teachers of students with visual impairments and students who completed an intervention designed to build graphics literacy skills. Results: Six themes were identified with corresponding subthemes. The intervention was reported to build students' graphics literacy skills. Discussion: Some students were able to generalize the strategies they learned to academic classes. Higher-level thinking skills challenged some students. Implications for practitioners: A systematic approach beginning early can increase students' graphics literacy skills. Teachers should provide ongoing opportunities for thinking and regulation of learning.