Blind Teacher in Russia Tips and Experience

Abstract—The following article describes three main aspects blind foreign language teachers encounter in their work: the right perception of blindness, the appropriate adaptive technology and the effective classroom management. The article is based on my personal experience and observations. It answers the questions I have been frequently asked since the first year of my work as an Italian language teacher. The article is addressed not only to perspective and working blind teachers and their sighted colleagues but also to all the people interested in the subject. Although teaching foreign languages may sometimes be challenging for visually impaired people, I strongly believe that with dedication and creativity it is possible to do it successfully. Keywords—Visually impaired; foreign language teaching; adaptive technologies; perception of blindness; blind culture; classroom management strategies; rapport I