The Integration of Visually Impaired Students in L2 Classroom: An Assessment of Teachers Competences in a Languages Degree Program

  • Eduardo Cordova Reyes Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco
  • Maritza Aguilera Ramírez Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the importance of classroom management and pedagogical knowledge in teaching English to students with visual impairments. Nowadays, more students appear to have visual, hearing, intellectual, or other types of disabilities, making it more difficult to achieve language and communicative competencies in foreign language studies. Therefore, this research determines that teachers must be careful when arranging or planning lessons, as disabled students require additional resources to have the same opportunities as non-disabled students. Using a quantitative research method, this investigation delves into real-life scenarios where language teachers develop different strategies to teach visually impaired students, promoting efficient follow-up and evaluating the teachers' knowledge of pedagogical strategies in L2 classrooms. Furthermore, the research explores potential techniques to improve effective classroom management and pedagogical skills in teaching English to students with visual impairments.

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Published
2024-07-25
Section
Artículos Científicos