Inclusivity-Visual Impairment

 

 

A school rule prohibits access to computers during exams. The rule applies to all students, no exceptions. However, Kane, who is vision-impaired, relies on computers to enlarge text to a readable size. This enables him to read and write adequately for school. The no-computers rule is therefore tougher on Kane than other students, because of his disability.

 

Answer the following Quiestions

 

• How would you feel in the position of Kane?

 

 

• If you were the teacher, how would you handle this situation?

 

 

• Develop your argumentation towards your students regarding the behavior that should be followed in cases like the abovementioned.

 

 

• Develop your argumentation towards your colleagues and school’s Headmaster/ Headmistress regarding the framework that should be established in cases like the abovementioned.