IMPROVING PHYSICS LABORATORY CLASSES IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: AN UZBEK-LANGUAGE TALKING MULTIMETER PROJECT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS AND ITS PEDAGOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

This article examines the pressing challenges and practical technological solutions for organizing laboratory classes focused on 'Electricity and Magnetism' within inclusive school environments. When visually impaired students are unable to independently use standard digital measuring tools, it creates a massive roadblock to their understanding of applied physics. To solve this issue, the paper details the architecture, operating logic, and hands-on assembly of a new talking multimeter. Built using an Arduino microcontroller and a specialized voice module, this device speaks measurement readings out loud in Uzbek. Furthermore, the paper evaluates the pedagogical impact of bringing this tool into school labs, specifically looking at how it builds independence in blind students, shapes a genuinely inclusive classroom, and sparks a deeper interest in the STEM fields.