Start Date
17-6-2025 3:00 PM
End Date
17-6-2025 4:30 PM
Abstract
Students with visual impairments (VI) are often left out of physical education classes because they are not provided with appropriate accommodations and instructional strategies by the teacher. Pre-teaching is a recommended method of instruction wherein students with visual impairments are exposed to a lesson prior to whole class instruction. Pre-teaching can cover the court dimensions, equipment options, rules, scoring, terminology, modification options, and tactile instruction options. Teachers can use tactile boards to help with complete understanding of the court, field, or activity layout. However, only one research study has been conducted on the use of pre-teaching within the context of physical education with physical education teachers. The results of this one study discovered the need for more direction for teachers related to the pre-teaching process. Thus, the purpose of this presentation is to investigate the use of a pre-teaching checklist for physical education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired, and orientation and mobility specialists. This pre-teaching checklist will cover what the teachers can do before, during, and after class to ensure every student is prepared and knowledgeable about all aspects of the upcoming unit. Participants will have the opportunity to give feedback and get a copy of the checklist to take home and utilize with their students.
Recommended Citation
Lieberman, Lauren j.; Beach, Pamela; Perreault, Melanie; and Murohy, Ciara, "The Effective Use of a Pre-Teaching Checklist for Physical Education for Children with Blindness, Low Vision, or Deafblindness" (2025). International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. 71.
https://sword.mtu.ie/isapa/2025/day2/71
The Effective Use of a Pre-Teaching Checklist for Physical Education for Children with Blindness, Low Vision, or Deafblindness
Students with visual impairments (VI) are often left out of physical education classes because they are not provided with appropriate accommodations and instructional strategies by the teacher. Pre-teaching is a recommended method of instruction wherein students with visual impairments are exposed to a lesson prior to whole class instruction. Pre-teaching can cover the court dimensions, equipment options, rules, scoring, terminology, modification options, and tactile instruction options. Teachers can use tactile boards to help with complete understanding of the court, field, or activity layout. However, only one research study has been conducted on the use of pre-teaching within the context of physical education with physical education teachers. The results of this one study discovered the need for more direction for teachers related to the pre-teaching process. Thus, the purpose of this presentation is to investigate the use of a pre-teaching checklist for physical education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired, and orientation and mobility specialists. This pre-teaching checklist will cover what the teachers can do before, during, and after class to ensure every student is prepared and knowledgeable about all aspects of the upcoming unit. Participants will have the opportunity to give feedback and get a copy of the checklist to take home and utilize with their students.