A: Visual Barriers

Question 1

IDENTIFYING LEARNERS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES (3)

Answer 1

1. Behaviour
2. Appearance
3. Complaints

Question 2

BEHAVIOURAL SIGNS (10)

Answer 2

1. Rubs eyes a lot
2. Blinks more than usual
3. Steps too high or too low when going up or down stairs
4. Is clumsy
5. Doesn’t want to play ball games
6. Has difficulty reading or seeing things closeup
7. Frequently loses place when reading
8. Holds reading material very close or very far
9. Moves head when reading or looking at pictures
10. Confuses letters that have similar shapes

Question 3

APPEARANCE SIGNS (5)

Answer 3

1. Squint
2. White skin & eyelashes
3. White pupils
4. Eyes moving excessively
5. Red or swollen eyelids

Question 4

COMPLAINTS (4)

Answer 4

1. Itchy, scratchy, burning of eyes
2. Can’t see well
3. Dizzy, headaches or wanting to vomit when doing close work
4. Can’t see in bright light

Question 5

CLASSROOM SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES (8)

Answer 5

MYOPIA & CATARACTS

1. Sit closer to board
2. Repeat what is written on board -> check own work
3. Reading material – clear, contrast, big letters, attractive & meaningful
4. Magnifying glass to help read

HYPEROPIA
5. Sit at the back of the class

ALBINISM
6. Position some learners away from brightly lit areas & away from windows

GENERAL

7. Make audio recordings of textbooks
8. Ensure class is organised & safe for learners