Visual impairment in MSOR
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: An outline is given of methods of accessing MSOR content covering Braille, large print, speech, graphics, software and equipment such as scientific calculators. Accessing MSOR content in these forms causes some difficulties, particularly in reading, comprehending, manipulating and writing notations and graphics using linear and tactile formats. The conversion of materials to alternative formats can be time consuming and error prone causing difficulties to students in reading around the subject or following the course at the usual rate. Traditional teaching methods can cause problems, particularly where the student is expected to see lecture content on a screen or board. Advance materials and care over spoken mathematics can greatly assist here. Assessment can be unusually time-consuming and extensions may be necessary, although these can cause additional stresses for students trying to complete an increased assessment load in the same time period.
Source: MSOR Connections
Authors: Emma Jane Rowlett, Peter James Rowlett
Language: English
Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2335447880