Accessibility of organic chemistry through adapted molecular model kits

Authors

  • Renata Cardoso de Sá Ribeiro Razuck Universidade de Brasília - UnB
  • Washington de Oliveira Neto Licenciado em Química pela UnB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X15688

Keywords:

Chemistry, Blind and low vision, Accessibility.

Abstract

According to the school census in 2013, there were about 360 visually impaired students enrolled in public education only in the capital. Considering this statistic was referring to only one unit of the federation, we see an increasing demand for the Teaching of accessibility Chemistry - a term which, although not listed in the dictionary, is perfect to represent the bridge that can link the lack of vision fed to chemical knowledge. Chemistry, with its various models used to facilitate understanding of what they see, should also be deciphered for those who do not. This paper proposes the elaboration of kits textured molecular models to stimulate the learning of all (sighted, low vision and blind). The molecular textured models created were tested with the aid of a group of visually impaired students, who participated effectively in improving them.

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Author Biographies

Renata Cardoso de Sá Ribeiro Razuck, Universidade de Brasília - UnB

Professora Adjunta do Instituto de Química - UnB

Washington de Oliveira Neto, Licenciado em Química pela UnB

Licenciado em Química pela Universidade de Brasília.

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Published

2015-05-11

How to Cite

Razuck, R. C. de S. R., & Oliveira Neto, W. de. (2015). Accessibility of organic chemistry through adapted molecular model kits. Special Education Magazine, 28(52), 473–486. https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X15688

Issue

Revista Educação Especial, v. 28, n. 52, maio/ago. 2015

Section

Continuous Demand

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