Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu15936994906891042021-09-08T05:10:08Z Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators Ahmed, Ishtiaq Education Educational Theory Educational Technology Teacher Education Teaching Special Education Mathematics Education Instructional Design Secondary Education Families and Family Life mathematics education visual impairment disability studies student learning experiences family support educator perspectives The public school curriculum is designed primarily for visual learners, thereby causing insurmountable access barriers for students with visual impairments (SVIs) in education. The inherently visual nature of mathematics, in particular, poses multiple challenges to these students because many essential mathematical concepts are abstract, and they are taught primarily from a visual perspective. This puts SVIs at a definite disadvantage because they have to rely on other senses of attaining knowledge compared to their sighted peers who are privileged in perceiving and processing information through vision. Family members and educators are thus required to provide alternative means for these students to access mathematical content. It is important to investigate how educators adapt to serve the needs of SVIs in the field of mathematics, as well as understanding how these students perceive this support and its impact on their ability to learn mathematics. Current literature about the teaching and learning experiences of mathematics within this population is minimal. Hardly any qualitative investigations have been conducted that simultaneously collect and analyze the perceptions and experiences of the key stakeholders in mathematics education, such as SVIs, families, and educators.The overarching aim of this study is to explore the mathematics learning experiences of students with visual impairments. The study documents both the perspectives of their family members and the teaching experiences of educators regarding their mathematics education across general education school settings in the state of Ohio. The study seeks to better understand how family members and educators address SVIs in mathematics education. The study further attempts to gain insight into students' perceptions, beliefs, and views concerning the types of academic and personal support that they may or may not receive from their educators and family members in this field of study.This study is situated in a qualitative paradigm. Data was collected from ten participants, including three SVIs, two family members, and five educators through a three-interview structured approach, reflective notes, and document analysis. I utilized the combined framework of the social model of disability, disability studies (DS), and disability studies in education (DSE) that counters the deficit perspective to collect and analyze data.Findings suggest that although a network of support in the form of families, educators, and schools is in place for SVIs in the study of mathematics, their learning may still be compromised by a multitude of constraints. These include disability stigma, mathematics access, inappropriate pedagogy, lack of assistive tools, low expectations, and misconceptions from both families and educators about mathematics education. Findings also indicate that visual impairment may not necessarily be the impediment to math accessibility for SVIs. However, they can succeed in this subject if the relevant stakeholders anticipate the aforementioned potential barriers and resolve them proactively. 2020 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1593699490689104 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1593699490689104 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators |
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Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators |
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Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators |
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Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators |
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Mathematics Education from a Non-Visual and Disability Studies Perspective: Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators |
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mathematics education from a non-visual and disability studies perspective: experiences of students, families, and educators |
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