Who is this useful for?
Learners with deafblindness, parents and teachers
Acquiring beading skills prepares the individual to engage in income-generating activities and the world of work. Therefore, the learner will develop skills in beadwork such as handling materials used in beadwork, beading and finishing items for sell.
Interventions
- Introducing the beading materials to the learner
- Supporting the learner to manipulate materials and equipment used in beadwork
- Supporting the learner in sorting beads
- Demonstrating to the learner how to make bead items
- Guiding the learner to string beads
- Supporting the learner to make desired bead items
- Supporting the learner to finish the beading
- Guiding the learner in storing and selling finished items
- Recording progress and achievements of the learner,
- Reinforcing positive behaviour
Achievement Indicators
The learner can:
- observe safety precautions.
- identify beading items.
- manipulate materials and equipment used in beadwork.
- sort beads.
- develop eye-hand coordination.
- improve fine motor skills.
- make and complete beaded items.
- participate in improving income levels.
Resources/Materials
- Assorted beads
- Fishing line
- String
- Thread
- Pair of scissors
- Razorblade
- Candles
- Matchbox
- Sorting containers
- Storing containers
- Needles
- Mats
- Assistive devices
- Stoppers
- Hooks And eyes
- Recording materials
- Varnish
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.
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