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This
approach is based on the research by Dr Lilli Nielson. Her findings
demonstrate that persons with visual and/or multiple disabilities need to
be actively involved in exploring their environment as opposed to being
passively imposed upon for learning to take place.
The Active Learning Approach
proposes that students actively learn only when they are provided with
opportunities to self-initiate and self explore their environment without
adult interference. It is
through self-initiation and self-exploration that skills and experience
become part of the individuals on going physical and cognitive development
and personality.
The
programs, as well as the interactions between staff and students reflect
the active learning philosophy. The
classroom environment is organised in such a way that all students
learn by being allowed to interact with the environment at their own
level.
Active
Learning equipment designed by Dr Nielson such as ‘Little House’
Resonance and Essef boards as well as everyday, age appropriate materials
are used to create motivating and stimulating environments that encourage
students to reach out, touch, explore and assimilate learned experiences.
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