Using the Medical Research Council framework for developing a logic model to support children with visual impairments in their learning environments

• Published in: British journal of special education Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 7 - 25
• Main Author: Yesilkaya, Eda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tamworth Wiley 01.03.2021; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Children; Educational Environment; Elementary School Students; Elementary schools; Guardians; Holistic Approach; Interaction; Intervention; Learning disabilities; learning environment; logic models; Medical research; Partnerships in Education; Preschool children; strategies; Students with Disabilities; Teachers; Visual impairment; Visual Impairments
• ISSN: 0952-3383; 1467-8578
• DOI: 10.1111/1467-8578.12336

Interventions can be designed to support the interactions of children with visual impairments with their learning environments. However, there is a need to develop systematic and theory‐based interventions for supporting children with visual impairments and additional disabilities in their learning environments. This exploratory qualitative study aims to develop a logic model for parents/guardians teachers, and children with visual impairments who attend preschool or primary school by using the Medical Research Council framework for complex interventions. The data were collected in two stages using qualitative data collection methods and in total 27 participants took part. Analysis of the collected data revealed that complex factors can impact on children's interactions with their learning environments. Subsequently, a logic model was developed based on the findings which indicates the importance of a holistic approach through partnership to address the needs of this population.