%0 Journal Article 
%A Martínez Hernández, Ana Isabel
%A Bellés-Fortuño, Begoña
%T Visual diversity in the English classroom: a successful exam paper adaptation. A case study


%D 2024
%@ 1133-682X
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10498/37763
%X This article presents a case study on the successful adaptation of an English
language exam paper to visually
diverse learners in the classroom. The study delves into the
challenges confronted by a partially blind student with substantial sight loss and no prior
Braille training when attempting
traditional written English language exams. The identified obstacles encompass difficulties in
navigating continuous text with
text-to-speech (TTS) software,
the reliance on images, and the
impact of time constraints. The
research underscores the effectiveness of adaptations made
to the exam format to address
these challenges and enhance
accessibility and inclusivity. The
findings reveal favourable outcomes for the student’s performance and well-being during the
adapted exam. The study stresses the significance of longitudinal studies to monitor the progress and language proficiency
development of visually diverse
learners over time. Such investigations would enable comparisons with non-disabled peers,
shedding light on the impact of
exam accommodations on learning outcomes.


%K visually impaired
%K inclusive education
%K exam paper adaptation
%K EFL
%K text-to-speech (TTS)
%K discapacidad visual
%K educación  inclusiva
%K adaptación  de  la  evaluación
%K inglés como lengua extranjera
%K texto a voz (TTS)
%K déficience visuelle
%K éducation  inclusive
%K adaptation  des épreuves d’examen
%K anglais comme la langue étrangèr
%K synthèse vocale (TTS)
%~ Universidad de Cádiz