Open Access«GeOrigaMetry» An Approach to the Accessibility of Geometry for Blind People
Author(s) -
Jaime Lopez Krahe
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
modelling, measurement and control. c, energetics, chemistry, earth, environmental and biomedical problems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1259-5977
DOI - 10.18280/mmc_c.811-412
Subject(s) - compass , euclidean geometry , context (archaeology) , computer science , axiom , gestalt psychology , quadratic equation , human–computer interaction , artificial intelligence , mathematics , geometry , psychology , paleontology , cartography , perception , biology , geography , neuroscience
Making geometry accessible for blind people, apart from the formal aspects, can pose some difficulties, especially in terms of accessibility to figures. To deal with this problem this article focuses on paper folding where both Euclidean and origami axiomatic systems are used simultaneously. In the first case, with a ruler and compass, we can solve quadratic problems in a plane. In addition, the axioms of origami allow us to address unanswered questions with classical geometry methods, which involve cubic equations, such as the trisection of an angle. An experiment with INJA (National Institute for Blind Youth, Paris) students and other blind people will take place so that we can see the possibilities offered by this method, which brings a ludic, but rigorous approach to these complex and frequently off-putting issues. We believe that this dynamic pedagogical approach can increase interest and motivation, encourage tactile stimulation and facilitate the development of specific structures of brain plasticity. The article is written in a linear way, accessible to blind people; figures are provided to facilitate understanding for "visually impaired" people, who are not used to following a geometric concept without pictures. Finally, it should be noted that the method is particularly suitable in an inclusive education context.