The importance of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and its application in the context of Geography teaching for High School students with low vision

Abstract

Low vision, or subnormal vision, is a type of visual impairment characterized by a partial reduction in vision, which can manifest in different ways. Therefore, it represents a challenge for the teaching of Geography, making it necessary to have methodologies and pedagogical practices that allow for a better understanding of geographical themes and that respect the individuality of each student, according to their abilities and limitations. In this context, the Individualized Education Plan (PEI) becomes an important tool to facilitate the learning and inclusion of students with various types of conditions and disabilities, including students with low vision. It is developed jointly by various professionals from a school and the family, based on the student's age, grade level, prior skills, and developmental level. Thus, this work analyzes its characteristics and potential in order to demonstrate its relevance for inclusive education of students with low vision in the subject of Geography. The methodology adopted is qualitative, with a theoretical foundation regarding the topics covered, such as pedagogical proposals for inclusion in Geography teaching and the relevance of the Individualized Education Plan (PEI). As a result, the importance and necessity of developing the PEI collaboratively, as well as its application in schools, becomes clear, with the aim of integrating low-vision students into learning processes and assisting their integration into society, making it an essential instrument for Brazilian geographical education, contributing to quality and inclusive education for all.