Inclusion of Visually Impaired Students in Academics in IED-SS

T. Premalatha, R. Vaijayanthi

Abstract: Inclusive Education (IE) is a new approach towards educating the children with disability and learning difficulties with that of normal ones within the same roof. It brings all students together in one classroom and community, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any area, and seeks to maximize the potential of all students. It is one of the most effective ways in which to promote an inclusive and tolerant society. The overall objective of the study is to find out the Inclusion of visually impaired students in Science learning in Inclusive set up in Coimbatore district and differences among them due to age, gender and nature. The present study revealed that there is significant differences in Science learning skill due to gender and nature. The present study also reported that the Totally blind children and Boys showed independency in achieving Science learning skills.

Keywords: Inclusive Education