Identifying Factors Associated with Success in College Mathematics for Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision: Insights from Students, Faculty, and Support Personnel
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES RELATED TO MATH LEARNING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION TAKE OUR SURVEY
What is the Purpose of the Study?
The purpose of this study is to examine the math learningexperiences of college students who are blind or have low vision through the perspectives of multiplestakeholders. We want to understandwhat is working and what is challenging;how instructors, TAs,GAs, and tutors support math learning;reasons students drop or fail a math course;and the role ofstaff at disability service offices in supporting students and teaching staff.
What Will Study Participants Be Asked To Do?
Participants will complete a20–30-minutesurvey.Theywillhave the option to sign up to be considered for a focus group to be held inearly2027.
Who Can Participate in the Study?
- Current or Previous College Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision and Have Enrolled in a Math Course Since Fall 2023: Regardless of whether a student has successfully completed the course, dropped the course, failed the course, or completed their degree, they can participate in the study.
- College-Level Math Instructors Who Have Had a Student Who Was Blind or Had Low Vision Enrolled in a Math Course Since Fall 2023: Tenure, clinical, and adjunct instructors regardless of whether the student is currently enrolled, passed, dropped, or failed the course, can participate in the study.
- Teaching Assistants (TAs), Graduate Assistants (GAs), and Tutors Who Have Directly Worked with a Student Who Was Blind or Had Low Vision Enrolled in a Math Course Since Fall 2023: Whether employed by the college/university or privately, individuals who have worked with a student to assist them in learning college-level math content can participate in the study.
- Disability Services Office Staff Who Have Supported a Student Who Was Blind or Had Low Vision Enrolled in a Math Course Since Fall 2023: Staff members who have directly supported a student enrolled in a college level math course can participate in the study.
Please share our flyer or share our formal letter of invitation, or both with individuals who may wish to participate in the study or can assist us with recruitment.
If you meet criteria in one of the above categories, we hope you will participate in the study if you have not already done so.
How Do I Sign Up?
Visit https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8xjivfWR4tuOYHs
Who Do I Contact for More Information?
Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, Vision for Independence/University of Arizona, [email protected], 520-909-0998 or Dr. Tina S. Herzberg, University of South Carolina Upstate, [email protected], 864-503-5572