Who is this useful for?
Learners with deafblindness, parents and teachers
This resource is about vocational skills that prepare the individual to engage in income-generating activities in the world of work. Learners who are deafblind need to be trained in vocational skills to prepare them for an independent and productive adult life.
The learner will know different animals that can be reared, understand the procedures to follow when rearing animals and apply animal farming skills to engage himself/herself in income generating activities.
Interventions
- Introducing the learner to animals
- Guiding the learner to identify animals to rear
- Introducing tools, materials and equipment to the learner
- Guide the learner to manipulate tools, materials and equipment
- Demonstrating various animal rearing activities to the learner
- Guiding the learner to develop routines in carrying out animal rearing activities
- Organising farm visits for the learners
- Attending field days/ exhibitions with learner
- Supporting the learner to collect animal products
- Supporting the learner to store and sell animal products
- Supporting the learner to store tools and equipment
- Guiding the learner in keeping farm records
- Reinforcing learner’s achievements and positive behaviours
- Observing and recording achievements and progress
- Contacting veterinary doctors
Achievement Indicators
The learner can:
- rear animals.
- follow routines in carrying out animal rearing activities.
- earn income from animal products.
- participate in improve income levels.
Resources/Materials
- Real animals
- Egg trays
- Feeding troughs
- Drinkers
- Ropes
- Water
- Wheelbarrow
- Spade
- Sacks
- Milking cans
- Object of reference
- Calendar system
- Manure
- Animal shade
- Animal feeds
- Sprayers
- Acaricides
The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports (MoEST&S) through the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) recognise the fact that learners who are Deafblind and not in school require a specialised curriculum and support materials.
Kyambogo University, a public institution in Uganda, boasts an inclusive education system that prioritizes the well-being and development of learners with deafblindness.