Manuscript Title:

THE IMPACT OF ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PROGRAMS ON VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN RAWALPINDI

Author:

ABDUL BAQI KHAN KHAKWANI, ANBREEN YASIN, KHUZAIMA KHAKWANI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/4ZKGJ

Published : 2023-02-10

About the author(s)

1. ABDUL BAQI KHAN KHAKWANI - Lecturer, Jubail Industrial College KSA.
2. ANBREEN YASIN - Teacher, GGHS 41/wb vehari, Pakistan.
3. KHUZAIMA KHAKWANI - Lecturer, Jubail English Academy, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

The impact of the orientation and mobility program on virtually impaired students at public schools is not properly addressed in recent educational research. This provides to assess the use of mobility curriculum for special education of visually impaired students in Pakistan. The involvement of mobility and orientation as elements of special education are considered for the research. Using the quantitative research method, the paper develops a questionnaire instrument for the 250 students at public schools in the city area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The Kerjice and Morgan (1970) sample selection formula yields effective results that indicate nurturing situations for visually impaired students. The research finding shows that impaired students can be mobilized with a positive orientation toward higher grades performance in learning. The facilitation provided to visually impaired students with fewer psychological learning barriers results in active classroom participation. It is recommended that psychological counseling be given due preference for orientation and mobility curriculum for visually impaired students.


Keywords

Orientation, Mobility, Visually Impaired Students, Psychological Learning.