Weaving and basketry skills for learners with deafblindness

The learner will acquire weaving skills such as handling various items, materials, tools and equipment used in weaving and basketry and how to weave items for sell. Acquiring weaving skills prepares the individual to engage in income-generating activities in the world of work.

Interventions

• Supporting the learner to manipulate and identify materials and equipment used in weaving 
• Guiding the learner to prepare materials for weaving
• Demonstrating to the learner how to weave
• Guiding the leaner to carry out weaving activities
• Supporting the learner to store and sell the finished items
• Reinforcing the learner’s achievements and positive behaviours 
• Observing and recording achievements and progress
• Supporting the learner to keep records

Achievement Indicators

The learner can:

• weave items.
• stimulate fine motor skills.
• earn income from weaved items. 
• participate in improving income levels.

Resources/Materials

• Sisal
• Fibres
• Needles
• Gloves
• Object of reference
• Calendar systems
• Yarn
• Grass
• Banana fibres
• Scissors
• Knife
• Loom
• Wooden frame
• Water
• Straws
• Dylons
• Colours
• Plastic ribbons
• Papers
• Ply wood
• Wire
• Polythene papers
• Plastic materials
• Other locally available materials

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.