About the Training Module
About the Training Module
This training module has been conceptualized to train teachers, educators, trainers, and tactile designers about the different types of tactile resources available for students with visual impairments. The module will familiarize teachers with various ready-made products available in the market, which can help make teaching and learning more interactive and enjoyable for their students.
Learning Objectives from the Session
During this workshop, teachers are expected to successfully understand and deliver the following:
Become familiar with the different types of tactile books and kits made available by Raised Lines Foundation.
Understand how tactile books can be used effectively to enhance the learning experiences of students with visual impairment.
Use a Geometry kit and be able to independently create construction concepts themselves and ultimately explain it to their students. This is done with the help of tools available inside the Geometry kit.
Learn about STEM based kits for teaching Science and Mathematics curriculum concepts.
Using reference graphs in the DIY graph kit and plot X-Y axis and desired coordinates themselves.
Use the basic tools of MS Word to design tactile diagrams and add braille labelling at appropriate places. Once the design has been completed, teachers are expected to print the diagram themselves using a swell-based process or embossing-based process (based on facility available).
Flow of the Session
- Day 1
Session 1
Introductory Set for class 1st to 5th
- This session begins with introducing the concepts’ primary objective of books that is to develop shape recognition and tactile perception skills in students at the foundational level, which will aid in understanding more complex Science and Mathematics diagrams later on for higher classes.
- Experiential coloring session with our “Fun and Learn with Colors” set.
Session 2
Advance Learning Kit for class 6th to 10th Class
- This session begins with providing participants with the book, complete navigation will be given so that teachers understand the usage of this book. These will develop the interpretation skills and sensory perception skills among the students.
Session 3
STEM Kits for Junior and Senior (session with teachers)
- This session is to make teachers familiar with Mathematics and Science Learning kits developed specifically for junior and senior class students.
Here we cover some specific topics from our books to make teachers understand how to relate and use our books for efficient and effective use.
Like in science juniors, we cover the water cycle topic where we give the verbal instructions and ask teachers to follow them to understand the topic. Similarly in science seniors, we cover the diagram of Heart “the circulatory system”.
In math junior we cover the topic different types of angles with 2-3 examples of each. In math seniors we cover the Pythagoras theorem concept.
Session 4
Geometry Kit Training session
The main objective of this session is to make teachers/educators aware of the importance of the Geometry kit.
Here, a hands-on training session will be provided to teachers on how to use the Geometry Kit effectively.
- Drawing a line segment of a specific measurement
- Drawing an angle with a protractor
- Steps for drawing a circle
- Understanding the use of arc markers
- Day 2
After reviewing and a short discussion on the last day's session, teachers will be exposed to General knowledge kits that include varying categories of tactile books.
Session 1
General Knowledge Kit Books session
Here, all the books in the General Knowledge Kit will be shown, and teachers will be oriented on how to read them. Some of these books are bilingual, available in both print and Braille, for a better understanding of the topics.
Session 2
Practical Hands-on Session for creating instant Tactile Diagrams
Designing on Ms. Word : The main objective of this session is to explain to teachers that even without having the knowledge of any renowned professional design software like Photoshop, CorelDRAW, or Braille translator software, we can still create basic versions of tactile diagrams using simple tools and techniques in MS Word. Additionally, the designed diagrams can also be printed in embossed format if a Swell Line machine is available.
Session 3
Using 3D outliner pen
Here, a demonstration of the 3D outliner pen will be given. The main objective of this session is to sensitize teachers on how they can create basic tactile diagrams instantly using a simple 3D outliner pen.
Session 4
DIY Graph kit
This session starts with explanations of all types of graphs. After giving a brief overview and showcasing the graph manual which comprises the basics of types of graphs, teachers will be asked to create and create X-Y coordinates with the help of Fevicryl.
Ultimately, teachers will create and plot the graphs and take them along with them as a sample copy.
