Gardening for learners with deafblindness

In this learning activity, the learner will be able to understand the techniques and acquires skills for gardening, thereby practicing gardening independently. 

Suggested Interventions

• Introducing materials, tools and equipment to the learner
• Guiding the learner to manipulate and use materials, equipment and tools
• Supporting the learner to follow the routine/ sequence of garden activities
• Guiding the learner to identify various types of crops for growing
• Supporting the learner to grow crops
• Supporting the learner to differentiate crops from weeds
• Guiding the learner in using pesticides and fertilizers safely
• Supporting the learner to harvest store and sell crops
• Guiding the learner to clean and keep tools and equipment used in gardening appropriately
• Observing and recording progress
• Reinforcing the learner’s achievements and positive behaviours 

Achievement Indicators

The learner can:

• demonstrate gardening activities with minimum assistance.
• handle materials, tools and equipment carefully.
• improve income levels.

Resources/Materials

• Land
• Garden tools
• Assorted seeds
• Seedlings
• Manure
• Fertilizer
• Pesticides
• Nursery bed
• Protective clothing
• Calendar systems
• Assistive devices
• Water
• Storage bags
• Granary/Store
• Scare Crows
• Mulches
• Catapult
• Herbicides

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.