If you get an opportunity to teach a visually challenged student along with…
2023
If you get an opportunity to teach a visually challenged student along with normal students, what type of treatment would you like to give him in the class? You will: arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
not give him extra attention because major class may suffer.
take care of him sympathetically in the class.
think that blindness is his destiny and hence you cannot do anything.
- A.
arrange a seat in the front row…
- B.
not give extra attention…
- C.
take care of him sympathetically…
- D.
think blindness is destiny…
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Correct answer: A
Correct approach: Provide inclusive, practical support that enables equal participation.
Provide equal opportunity and high expectations for the student.
Offer reasonable accommodations such as seating near the front, adjusting the pace, giving clear verbal descriptions, and using tactile or audio resources when needed.
Focus on empowering the student to learn independently rather than treating them with pity.
Include the student in classroom activities and check understanding regularly to ensure access.
Why a front seat and paced teaching help:
Seating near the front improves access to verbal cues and teacher demonstrations.
Adjusting pace and using clear verbal explanations ensures the student can follow instructions and participate.
Why the other responses are not appropriate:
Refusing to provide extra attention denies reasonable accommodations and can prevent the student from accessing the curriculum.
Responding with only sympathy focuses on feelings rather than on practical support and may lower expectations.
Treating the condition as destiny excuses inaction and is discriminatory; teachers should adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.
Therefore, arranging a front seat and adapting your teaching pace and explanations is the recommended pedagogical approach because it provides necessary support while promoting equality and independence.