Integrated Model—A learning resource for Visually Impaired

- Theoretical base of the model2. Teacher selects the problem situation that is
The ITM model was developed by Suchman. Hepreparation of discrepant event for inquiry process.
believed that people inquire when they are puzzled.3. To refry the inquiry according to inquiry procedure.
Cooperative inquiry enriches thinking. Another model is4. Respond to student inquiry probes with the
SRM which is effective for learning to relax andnecessary information.
reduce anxiety. Its procedure is applicable to many5. To facilitate discussion of the problem situation
educational settings. Stress reduction model proposedamong the student.
by Joseph Wolph. He developed a set of procedure to6. Teacher also acts as a recorder, keeping track of
help people substitute pattern of relaxation. When athe inquiry by recording theories and types of question.
person feels anxious he or she got physical tension. To7. When teacher noticed the student are not
gain control over anxiety people can learn to reduceenthusiastically participate in the inquiry process, he can
muscle tension by systematically relaxing the primaryuse some relaxation technique for maintain the flow
muscles of their bodyand pace of the inquiry.
- Rational of the Model8. Teacher is cautioned to let the students take the
A new model has been introduced in the area ofinitiative. Inquiring involve risk taking and some individual
special education, especially for VI students.will withdraw in silence at first. Eventually when they
Concerned with VI students they have good listeningare ready they will become active participants.
skill, their hearing concentration is powerful. Verbal9. Teacher successfully creates such environment by
communication is an effective medium for VI to clearwarming and transitions that student become more
their doubts. If they have any problem they solve of itscomfortable in inquiry process.
own by inquiry. Integrated model designed to develop10. A next suggestion is for teacher to model the
inquiry approach and creative thinking. When weinquiry process by proposing a theory and then
present some puzzling event to VI person naturallygenerating and answering yes & no question to
they inquire and they become conscious about thetest it.
problem and learn to analyze their thinking process by11. The teacher should begin to teach the terminology
asking question.of inquiry and suggest subsequent steps. That is
Integrated model is also provides an effective methodinteresting theory: how would you go about testing it?
for learning to relax and reduce stress factor.When a student's verbal experiment verifies condition,
Relaxation technique facilitates productive and creativethese processes should be identified. "Are there any
functioning and it is comfortable for learning.more object you suggest? Is there any more condition
If we create relax and stress free environment whileyou want to explore? Gradually the teacher indirectly
teaching and learning of science for VI students, it willhelps the student to learn terminology and they
helpful for the meaningful learning of science. When thebecome familiar with the language of inquiry.
VI students feel relax they can easily interact with their12. In integrated model the teacher has the role of
teacher and they can ask as many as question.perceiving an open intellectual climate that encourages
For the better inquiry children need condition ofmutual inquiry.
freedom and responsive environment and relaxed13. On the wind up phase teacher should take the
atmosphere in classroom. Integrated model providefeedback of students and keep the record.
such type of environment in the classroom which is- Students role in integrated model
useful for the better learning.1. Students are actively participated and raised question
Role Of the Teacher2. Student act as questionnaire
1. The teacher role in this model is to creates3. Students should follow the teacher's instruction in
environment and setting the stage for relaxation of therelaxation technique.
students.4. Student gives feedback at the end of the session.