Astronomy Education for the Persons with Disability: A Systematic Literature Review

Objective: This research is carried out to deliberate the involvement of disabled people in the field of astronomy as well as the role, contribution and importance of astronomy to them. In addition, this study also examines the initiatives which have been taken to reduce the gap between communities...

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Veröffentlicht in:RGSA : Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 2024, Vol.18 (9), p.e06392-17B
Hauptverfasser: Nawawi, ‘Iffah Mohamad, Safiai, Mohd Hafiz, Jamsari, Ezad Azraai, Ashari, Mohamad Zulfazdlee Abul Hassan, Ahmad, Md. Yazid
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Zusammenfassung:Objective: This research is carried out to deliberate the involvement of disabled people in the field of astronomy as well as the role, contribution and importance of astronomy to them. In addition, this study also examines the initiatives which have been taken to reduce the gap between communities in guaranteeing equal rights in the aspect of education for those groups.   Method: This study is a qualitative study which employs an approach of document analysis, through a comprehensive search of academic databases, government reports, and grey literature, relevant studies were analyzed using thematic analysis.   Results and Discussion: The results of this study found a lack in the number of programs and activities carried out for disabled people in Malaysia in the aspect of astronomical science education, in addition to a lack of suitable instruments and facilities to enable these groups to gain exposure to astronomy.   Research Implications: This study is anticipated to widen government awareness and venues to people with disabilities in ensuring that they have equal access and opportunities for full participation in the implemented astronomical science programmes.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by conducting a systematic review of the literature on astronomy education for the disabled person. The finding might have enlightened the needs of disabled people in astronomy education. EDUCAÇÃO EM ASTRONOMIA PARA PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA   RESUMO Objetivo: Esta pesquisa é realizada para deliberar sobre o envolvimento de pessoas com deficiência no campo da astronomia, bem como o papel, contribuição e importância da astronomia para eles. Além disso, este estudo também examina as iniciativas que foram tomadas para reduzir a lacuna entre comunidades na garantia de direitos iguais no aspecto da educação para esses grupos. Método: Este estudo é um estudo qualitativo que emprega uma abordagem de análise documental, por meio de uma busca abrangente em bancos de dados acadêmicos, relatórios governamentais e literatura cinzenta, estudos relevantes foram analisados usando análise temática. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados deste estudo encontraram uma falta no número de programas e atividades realizadas para pessoas com deficiência na Malásia no aspecto da educação em ciências astronômicas, além de uma falta de instrumentos e instalações adequadas para permitir que esses grupos tenham exposição à astr
ISSN:1981-982X
1981-982X
DOI:10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-090