Open and Distance Learning for Blind: Empirical Review of the Challenges Faced by Learners Who Have Visually Impaired

William Ayub Mng’ong’ose, Mkanibwa Ngoboka, Romed Kavenuke and Alberto Gabriel Ndekwa
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William Ayub Mng’ong’ose: Bank of Tanzania
Mkanibwa Ngoboka: Ruaha Catholic University-Iringa, Tanzania
Romed Kavenuke: Ruaha Catholic University-Iringa, Tanzania
Alberto Gabriel Ndekwa: Ruaha Catholic University-Iringa, Tanzania

Research Journal of Education, 2017, vol. 3, issue 12, 186-189

Abstract: It is well evidenced that students with visual impairments have basic learning experiences because they do not able to observe other objects and visuals and their educational needs of the visually impaired students may vary from person to person. This study focused on investigating the challenges facing visually impaired students who are in open and distance learning model using prior empirical literature review. Findings using contents analysis have indicated that university social view, inadequate resources and unfriendly university environment are the main challenges affecting their academic progress. The study have recommended that the university should ensure that learning environments for people with physical disabilities to have specific considerations in design and implementation to ensure their appropriateness and accessibility.

Keywords: Open and Distance Learning; Visually impaired. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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