THE IMPACT OF GEOMETRY KNOWLEDGE ON THE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY OF BLIND STUDENTS
Journal Title: Human Research in Rehabilitation - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
The problem of blindness and other visual impairment is very important because it affects millions of people in the world. For those suffering from innate visual impairment, it is very difficult to imagine the world like it is, the fight begins from early school stages and continues until the end of life. This paper describes how the learning of basic geometric shapes, and their different positions, has an impact on the formation of a mental scheme in orientation and mobility. Geometry and its knowledge represent only one small part necessary for a safer and more independent movement of blind people. The research has shown that the quarterly individual work, on the adoption of geometric concepts and positions in students, is making progress in overcoming the recent problems. Spatial visualization implies understanding and imaginary movements, which, with spatial orientation and recognition of parts and relationships in the micro and macro environment, require mental rotation in relation to the position of the body. Therefore, it all together influences the formation of the mental scheme of the blind people, which is the basis for orientation and movement.
Authors and Affiliations
Amela Teskeredžić, Hurma Begić Jahić
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