Inclusive Education for Visually Impaired Students: Strategies and Challenges

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine “Inclusive Education for visually impaired students: Strategies and challenges.” The objective of the study were: i) To assess the current practices for visually impaired students in inclusive education, ii) To understand the challenges faced by visually impaired students in inclusive education & iii) To identify effective strategies to support visually impaired students in inclusive education. The current study was quantitative in nature and a cross-sectional survey was used for data collection. The population of the study were one hundred and fifty (150) visually impaired students of Kotli AJ&K. The sample was chosen from the population by the researchers via a universal sampling technique. The researcher used self-developed questionnaire as a research tool for the study. The reliability of instrument was measured through Cronbach’s Alpha and the value was .753. The researchers collected data personally. The response rate was 100%. The data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science Software (SPSS). The researchers applied mean score. It is concluded that inclusive education strategies for visually impaired students are generally effective, particularly in ensuring safe classroom environments and providing technological and instructional support. However, improvements are still needed in communication, understanding visual content, and school support services to further enhance learning experiences. It is recommended to the school administration to improve classroom lighting by ensuring proper brightness and reducing glare to support visually impaired students’ learning. Additionally, regular monitoring and maintenance of lighting conditions should be carried out to create a more accessible and comfortable learning environment.