{"title":"ASTRONOMY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS","authors":"E. Sit","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.23","url":null,"abstract":"Astronomy education is a unique field of study with an interdisciplinary exploration of natural science and science communication process, which may be able to provide Diversity Learning through Multiple Intelligence. It could potentially support and provide learning incentives for children with special education needs (SEN), including attention deficit (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and developmental dyslexia. Recently, the IAU National Astronomy Education Coordinator Team (Hong Kong), are conducting action research and observation, exploring different angles of Astronomy by organizing different types of activities, methodologies, and innovative approaches. We wish to explore new methods for motivating children to learn science and design-thinking mindsets through hands-on experience and build up their interest through selfdirected learning and cooperative learning with peer interaction.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"176 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72921535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ASTRONOMY WITHOUT BORDERS: PLANETARIO ACCESIBLE","authors":"G. Cacace, A. Pereyra","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.08","url":null,"abstract":"The Buenos Aires Planetarium is a benchmark in the dissemination of astronomy and science. For the Planetarium, the axis passes through the visitors, the most important heritage. Thinking about the different audiences helps to understand the different needs of each one of them and their particularities. We always work in outreach with diversity in mind. In recent years, we have incorporated inclusion as a transversal axis of all our activities. This forces us to be flexible as an institution, with the capacity for permanent changes and adjustments. We are aware that accessibility does not only go through the adaptations that are made in the spaces, so that all people can make use of them with the guarantee of their free mobility, but also through the actions that accompany and promote insertion in the field of astronomy. The Accessible Planetarium grew notably, as we permanently added new programs. In addition to the traditional activities such as the Planetarium for blind and low vision people, the Planetarium for deaf and hard of hearing people, we incorporate Easy Reading, tactile sensory material, haptic plans, accessibility elements in social networks and the web. What gives us great satisfaction is the relaxed function, a novel and unprecedented program in planetariums for people with Autism Spectrum Condition (CEA). For children, we especially offer the Blue Planetarium: One of Pirates, a show adapted as a relaxed function. All this work would not be possible without the advice of the different organizations with experience in the different disabilities. But it also requires the commitment of all Planetarium personnel, and that is why we permanently train ourselves to fulfill a better role in society. From our Planetarium we encourage full participation and promote an Astronomy without borders.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84161669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Ocaña Flaquer, W. Diaz Merced, S. Haque, R. Narcisse, J. Mejuto, E. Diaz, S. Vargas Domínguez, A. Bieryla, K. Eastwood
{"title":"CARIBBEAN ASTRONOMY FOR INCLUSION (CAI): TRANSFORMING “THEORY” ON INCLUSION INTO CONCRETE ACTIONS","authors":"B. Ocaña Flaquer, W. Diaz Merced, S. Haque, R. Narcisse, J. Mejuto, E. Diaz, S. Vargas Domínguez, A. Bieryla, K. Eastwood","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.18","url":null,"abstract":"Astronomy is the most fascinating science for the general public, and one of the most interdisciplinary existing subjects. This makes Astronomy an ideal subject to work on accessibility because through the teaching of Astronomy we can access a wide range of other topics. The population with disabilities is large, with high rates of unemployment. The main objective of CAI is this population, even in the most early stages of education. We are looking to provide accessible resources for the students with disabilities and reduce the gap that already exists in the professional field of Astronomy in our region, the Caribbean.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82965153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"WHAT WE DO MATTERS: FOSTERING INCLUSION AND BELONGING IN THE WORKPLACE","authors":"D. Thompson","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.02","url":null,"abstract":"Initiatives around the world are being implemented in an effort to foster and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in universities, work environments, and beyond. Using DEI as their foundation, courses and studies have been developed which discuss the importance of employee and student engagement and belonging in these settings as well. There are small changes which leaders can implement that may lead to big impacts surrounding DEI, engagement, and belonging both for team members and for the people they serve.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74955736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Hasan, M. Pandey-Pommier, S. Vargas Domínguez, A. Piccialli, A. Saad Hassanin, D. Lazzaro, D. J. Norman, B. Wilkes, J. Leibacher, C. Lagos, J. Masegosa, L. Yang, D. Valls-Gabaud, A. Bamba, J. Nastula
{"title":"THE IAU-WOMEN IN ASTRONOMY WORKING GROUP AND INCLUSIVITY","authors":"P. Hasan, M. Pandey-Pommier, S. Vargas Domínguez, A. Piccialli, A. Saad Hassanin, D. Lazzaro, D. J. Norman, B. Wilkes, J. Leibacher, C. Lagos, J. Masegosa, L. Yang, D. Valls-Gabaud, A. Bamba, J. Nastula","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.30","url":null,"abstract":"The International Astronomical Union Women in Astronomy (IAU WiA) working group (WG) is a part of the IAU Executive Committee that supports the needs and endeavours of women astronomers and initiates actions to advance equality of opportunity for women and men in astronomy. The new organizing committee of the IAU WiA WG was set-up in August 2021 with a 4-point plan, to enhance (i) awareness & sustainability via surveys, (ii) training and skill building, (iii) fundraising & (iv) communication via dissemination of results in conferences, WG Magazines, newsletters, etc. to facilitate the career of women in astronomy. In this publication we provide an overview of IAU WiA WG activities with a special focus on the Training and Skill Building efforts that can be adapted for differently-abled and marginalised women researchers.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81022910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MARKING THE MERIDIAN ON A ZERO SHADOW DAY (ZSD)","authors":"M. Sriramreddy","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.22","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, I will be telling you how I derived the E-W line on a small pillar with a flat surface and transferred the same on to the sloped surfaced of my terrace. This was done on April 25th, 2021. And this was verified again on August 18th, 2021. In Bengeluru (latitude of Bengaluru is approximately 130° North), April 25th and August 18th are Zero Shadow Days (ZSDs).","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74236008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Moss, C. Trenham, A. Hotan, R. Kobayashi, G. Rees, C. Tremblay, L. Burtscher, R. Ekers
{"title":"THE PATH TO A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE OF MEETINGS IN ASTRONOMY","authors":"V. Moss, C. Trenham, A. Hotan, R. Kobayashi, G. Rees, C. Tremblay, L. Burtscher, R. Ekers","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.21","url":null,"abstract":"The Future of Meetings (TFOM) began as a symposium dedicated to exploring the future of interaction in 2020, framed around key themes of accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability and technology, and with its roots in the astronomy community. Throughout our work in TFOM, it has been clear that the standard meeting practices taken for granted as a given in astronomy (and science) have long been inaccessible to many, creating a \"normal\" that is both exclusive and unsustainable. Conversely, the rapid advances in effective online means of communicating and collaborating open up a wealth of new possibilities for redefining what is required to succeed in astronomy, from the ground up. In this proceeding, we outline the lessons learned from and core recommendations of TFOM, specifically in the context of accessibility and inclusivity in astronomy. In the wake of pandemic disruption, we have a unique chance to rewrite the fabric of collaboration within our field. By doing so, we can establish new attraction and retention practices, maximising inclusivity while minimising environmental harm at a critical turning point for our long term survival as a species.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90544908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A PERMANENT AND INCLUSIVE EXHIBITION AT INAF ARCETRI ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY","authors":"A. Zanazzi, S. Varano, A.N. Bucciantini","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.05","url":null,"abstract":"The INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory recently inaugurated a permanent exhibition that has been designed in order to be inclusive also for blind and visually impaired people. The project built on previous activities at local, national and international levels and on newly designed exhibits, like the haptic planetarium dome. The exhibits, designed and tested with blind people, also proved to be attractive and useful for the general public visiting the Observatory.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88596968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"VOICES THAT COME OUT OF THE HANDS: ASTRONOMY FOR THE DEAF","authors":"M. R. Voelzke, B. Xavier, O. R. Ferreira","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.26","url":null,"abstract":"Astronomy learning for deaf is currently a remote possibility in Brazil, something that hardly happens or, when it happens, it is usually very limited. In order to improve astronomy education for deaf children and the school-aged youth, it is necessary to expand the resources of the Brazilian Sign Language (Libras, acronym in brazilian portuguese), to strengthen the preparation of teachers, to develop teaching resources more aligned with sensory experience of the deaf and even of rethinking organizational aspects in classroom settings. Astronomy is very important for the educational background of the deaf and has a significant role in its introduction of the fundamentals of science and to motivate students for scientific knowledge.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89620870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ONLINE ASTRONOMY FOR BVI PEOPLE","authors":"E. Labbé Waghorn","doi":"10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.09","url":null,"abstract":"The \"Astronomía inclusiva\" (inclusive astronomy) group is made up of 110 people from more than 20 scientific institutions and different areas of knowledge, with and without disabilities, who have been collaborating on different initiatives to make science more accessible. The pandemic presented us with the challenge of bringing astronomy directly to the homes of Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) people, leaving out previously prepared tactile models. Invited by the Central Library for the Blind bibliociegos of Chile, we held an Inclusive Online Astronomy Workshop, using sounds, materials that people can find in their homes, and detailed descriptions of how to manipulate them. In 13 sessions held by 10 institutions and personal projects from Chile and Mexico, various topics were addressed, such as celestial movements, constellations, star and planet formation, observatories, asteroids and dinosaurs, among others. In this work we presented the main lessons learned from the experience, the reception of which by those attending the workshop was excellent, allowing us to strengthen ties with the community of BVI people, and motivating us to continue with a second season, which is currently in preparation.","PeriodicalId":49602,"journal":{"name":"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85492178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}