Beadwork skills for learners with deafblindness

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.