Author 1 :- Mr. Alok Kumar [1], ( 1] Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation, Sanskriti University, Mathura )
Author 2 :- Mr. Piyush Kumar [2] ( [2] Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation, Sanskriti University, Mathura )
Abstract: Using Mishra's (2020) School Environment Scale, this research sought to understand how visually challenged and poor vision pupils experience their school environment. The seventy-one items and five answer categories make up this scale. This scale is standardized, dependable, and valid. The study's overarching goal was to contrast the two groups' views on the school's atmosphere. Using a random selection approach, a total of 60 pupils were chosen from secondary schools; 30 of these kids were visually challenged, and 30 had poor vision. This study used a comparative research design in conjunction with a descriptive survey approach. We used t-tests, standard deviations, and means to examine the data we gathered. those with poor vision had a higher mean score (N-30) compared to those with visual impairments (N-30). A statistically significant difference between the two groups was shown by the estimated t-value (9.65, p<.0), which was determined to be significant at the 0.01 level. According to the results, pupils with limited eyesight have a more favorable impression of their educational environment than children with visual impairments. The improvement in visual functioning that allows for more engagement, communication, and autonomy in the classroom could be the cause of this disparity. The research emphasizes that visually impaired kids might have a better impression of their school environment if there are inclusive instructional methods, accessible resources, and a supportive school atmosphere. Keywords: Visual impairment, low vision students, School environment
