Empowering visually impaired students through innovative tools and accessible waste sorting education at the national level
Patranit Srijuntrapun, Issavara Sirirungruang, Chawalit Nucharoen
TL;DR
This study introduces sound-equipped bins and accessible tools to teach visually impaired students how to sort waste independently, improving their knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
Contribution
The novel approach combines experiential learning with accessible tools to empower visually impaired students in waste sorting.
Findings
Students showed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills after training.
The intervention successfully promoted self-reliance in waste separation among visually impaired learners.
Abstract
Waste separation is a critical strategy to address the intensifying global waste crisis. However, inclusive teaching strategies for visually impaired students remain limited. This study addresses this pressing gap by implementing an innovative intervention rooted in experiential learning principles. This approach integrates sound-equipped bins and waste sorting activity guides tailored to empower visually impaired students to independently and effectively separate waste. The research study employed a mixed-methods design encompassing three key phases: (1) training teachers to proficiently use accessible tools and to deliver comprehensive waste management education, (2) training visually impaired students through hands-on experiential learning to develop independent waste separation skills, and (3) evaluating behavior changes and skill retention among students after the training. The…
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Taxonomy
TopicsHealthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Environmental Education and Sustainability