Database of Teaching Materials and Methods for Special Needs Education

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Target	Students who struggle to rotate their wrists, students who struggle to pinch and twist things, students with severe disabilities
Disability category	mentally challenged　physically challenged　multiple disabilities
Teaching units / Applicable scenes	arithmetic, mathematics　life studies
Specific purposes	Users who would otherwise struggle to pinch and turn a compass can use the compass to draw a circle accurately.
Considerations for disability characteristics	The product eliminates the need to coordinate motions of the index finger and thumb. The user can use the compass as long as they are able to hold the cap. Using thick paper will help keep the needle wedged firmly in place.
Expected effects and results	The Kurun-cap simplifies the process of drawing a circle accurately for learners who struggle to pinch and turn a compass. The pencil part can be turned by rotating the wrist.
How to use	Kurun-cap is placed over the top of the compass. Holding the Kurun-cap, the user moves his or her arm as if he or she is drawing a large circle in the air. The compass will rotate and make a neat circle.
Related teaching materials and information	Sonic Incorporated
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Informant Special Needs Education School for the Physically Challenged, University of Tsukuba
Keywords severe disability, play instruction, life studies, practical learning