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4.1 Lochgelly High School, Fife

Lochgelly High School and Fife Service for Children & Young People with a Sensory Impairment
Lochgelly High School

In the extract below the pupil is called Ian, not his real name.

Timetable extract

Monday 20th June 2002
Class: S4

Period 1-2 P.E.:
At the moment the Standard Grade class is doing basketball. For the next four weeks the Monday P.E. slot will be taken by individual lessons in independent mobility, with an instructor from Fife Society for the Blind. Ian is consolidating his knowledge of the route between home and school, walking and taking the bus. For two weeks after that he will have individual swimming lessons.

When the class is learning gymnastics, swimming, athletics and fitness, Ian will participate as a full member of the class.

Period 3 German:
Ian can attend class unsupported if his materials are prepared in Braille. (All materials are obtained in advance and brailled for Ian for every subject). Subject teacher happy to dictate blackboard work.

Period 4-5 music:
V.I. teacher present to give practical assistance. Subject teacher teaches more by ear than she otherwise would. Pupil paired with sighted classmate to practise. For individual saxophone lessons the instructor teaches mainly by ear. She prepares background tapes for the bank pieces to which Ian can practise at home. With the V.I. staff Ian is learning Braille music, which he will need if he progresses further.

Lunchtime:
Braille club open to S1 and S2. Up to 10 sighted children attend for fun. Varied learning methods and games. Run by V.I. staff in computer classrooms.

Period 6 Maths:
Usually supported by V.I. teacher at start of each lesson, with more support at start of each topic. Ian takes one subject fewer than usual in the timetable, so that he can catch up in subjects such as geometry which take him much longer. The time can also allow for learning of new skills in Braille and technology.

Period 7-8 Physics:
As maths. Special equipment, when available, is supplied by V.I. service. Raised diagrams prepared by Fife Society for the Blind.