EVALUATIVE STUDY ON HURDELS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN AL-MUKTOUM SCHOOL

Abstract

Visual impairment is defined as the limitation of actions and functions of visual system. Visual impairment referred to both blindness and low vision. A qualitative study was conducted to examine the barriers to of visually impaired students, teachers. The purpose of the study was to create awareness and motivation in teachers of the schools, parents and community and the intellectual development of visually impaired children. The objectives of the study were to find out problems of visually impaired students. Barriers related to students in curriculum, confidence, in use of technology or lack of cooperation of parents or teachers. Researchers limited the population to one school. Total population was 200 students and 15 teachers.20 students, 8 teachers and a head of institute were selected as the sample of the study. Data were collected by personal visits of school by conducting semi-structured interviews from students and head of the institute and questionnaires from the teachers. Random sampling Technique was used. Data were analyzed through percentage. Students with visual impairment are encountering great barriers. Majority of the students confirmed that they face hurdles in present curriculum, exams there are limited co-curricular activities. They face transport problem, scholarships, and parents usually don’t cooperate with the teachers. There is lack of awareness among the society. There may be changing in the curriculum and separate papers. Students may be provided by the all modes of taking exams. Scholarships, transport may be provided to the students. Parents may communicate with teachers.