Who is this useful for?
Learners with deafblindness, parents and teachers
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.
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