Showcase (DVI) -- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction for Students With Visual Impairments

Tiffany Wild
Session Leader
The Ohio State University
Canal Winchester, OH 
United States
 
Margilee Hilson
Co-Presenter
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH 
United States
 
Thu, 4/4: 8:00 AM  - 9:00 AM 
Lecture (1 hour) 
Thursday, April 4, 2013 
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 
Room: Room 215 

Presentation


Abstract

The new Common Core Standards are mandating that students are taught science using inquiry-based methodologies. What does that mean for students with visual impairments? This session will provide an overview of the standards, inquiry-based education, and recent research on inquiry-based education for students with visual impairments. 

Primary Topic Area

Visual Impairments

Secondary Topic Area

Accessing the General Education Curriculum that is Aligned with State Standards