Journal of English Language Teaching

Mutual Learning through Collaboration with Blind or Visually Impaired Students

Dr. Shree Deepa

Associate Professor, Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad

Keywords: collaborative learning, inclusive classrooms, team work, changing perceptions

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Abstract

This paper discusses the possibility of positive collaboration between sighted and BVI in an inclusive English language classroom in an undergraduate programme. It traces how team work fosters and strengthens productive collaboration and contribution by the BVI and alters the perceptions of the sighted.

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