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Author : Virginia E. Bishop Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher Page : 353 pages File Size : 45,5 Mb Release : 2004 Category : Education ISBN : 9780398074760
Author : Kay Alicyn Ferrell Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind Page : 459 pages File Size : 52,9 Mb Release : 2011 Category : Education ISBN : 9780891284574
Packed with important information for today's parents and professionals, this new edition of a groundbreaking work presents the latest research on how visually impaired children learn and develop at different ages and in the various developmental domains: sensory development, communication, movement, manipulation, and comprehension. Clear, practical, and reassuring, and full of suggested activities, this book provides a guide to teaching young visually impaired children the important life skills they need to know--skills that other children may learn simply by observation and imitation--and preparing them to enter school ready to learn with their peers. From early intervention services to the full range of educational placements, Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a visually impaired child learn and grow.
Author : Sharon Sacks,Karen E. Wolffe Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind Page : 548 pages File Size : 52,8 Mb Release : 2006 Category : Blind children ISBN : 0891288821
Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments by Sharon Sacks,Karen E. Wolffe Pdf
"This book expands upon the knowledge base and provides a compendium of intervention strategies to support and enhance the acquisition of social skills and children and youths with visual impairments ... Part 1 ... addresses social skills from a first-person perspective. The second part ... examines how theory seeks to explain social development and influences assessment and practice ... Part 3, ties personal perspectives and theory to actual practice. Finally, Part 4 ... offers numerous examples and models for teaching social skills to students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabling conditions."--Introduction.
Author : Jean E. Olmstead Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind Page : 324 pages File Size : 51,9 Mb Release : 2005 Category : Education ISBN : 0891288783
Using the practical advice from itinerant teachers within the US, each chapter develops strategies for working with students with visual impairments. It discusses the rights, expectations and demands of itinerant teaching, as well as the provision of services within a variety of environments.
Living and Learning with Blind Children by Felicity Harrison,Mary Crow Pdf
Blind and visually impaired children experience the world in unique ways. To help them learn and develop, parents and teachers need to understand how such children relate to their environment. The authors offer practical strategies for encouraging the blind child's development and interaction. Paper edition (7700-5), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Teaching Learners with Visual Impairment by Maximus M. Sefotho,Ronél Ferreira Pdf
This book, Teaching Learners with Visual Impairment, focuses on holistic support to learners with visual impairment in and beyond the classroom and school context. Special attention is given to classroom practice, learning support, curriculum differentiation and assessment practices, to mention but a few areas of focus covered in the book. In this manner, this book makes a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge on the implementation of inclusive education policy with learners affected by visual impairment.
Author : M. Cay Holbrook,Alan J. Koenig Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind Page : 874 pages File Size : 41,7 Mb Release : 2000 Category : Children with visual disabilities ISBN : 0891283390
Reading Connections by Cheryl Kamei-Hannan,Leila Ansari Ricci Pdf
Reading Connections: Strategies for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments offers an in-depth and user-friendly guide for understanding reading instruction for teachers and professionals seeking to improve the reading skills of their students who are visually impaired. The book addresses in detail the essential components of reading--phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension--as well as other key reading components and subskills. While this book addresses the needs of students who read print, braille, or both, much of the book is also consistent with strategies for teaching reading to students who have, or are at risk for, developing reading disabilities. Teachers of students with visual impairments, as well as family members and other professionals who work with children who are blind or visually impaired, will find within this book a repertoire of strategies and activities for creating a balanced, comprehensive plan of reading instruction for each student and for teaching the essential reading skills necessary for students' success.
Foundations of Education by M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan Pdf
The essential textbook in the field of blindness and visual impairment has been updated for the 21st c. Volume I includes new chapters focusing on crucial topics connecting the education of students with visual impairments to the context of educational theory. Icons in the book direct readers to supplemental materials in an online Learning Center.
The Development of Social Skills by Blind and Visually Impaired Students by Sharon Sacks,Linda Kekelis,Robert Gaylord-Ross Pdf
In this examination of the social interactions of children with visual impairments, theory and research are combined to explore how these children can be helped to succeed socially. Innovative practical strategies are provided for educators, researchers, and families on how to assist children in the development of social skills. Qualitative ethnographic approaches demonstrate how classroom teachers can work effectively with individual children and present valuable insights about children's interactions.
Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment by Ruth Salisbury Pdf
Bursting with practical advice, suggestions and handy tips, providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas and good practice, this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary and secondary school pupils with visual impairment. This user-friendly book shows how, with appropriate support, pupils with visual impairment in mainstream schools can have as rewarding an experience of education as their sighted peers. The majority of contributors are qualified teachers for visual impairment, with many years' experience working with pupils in a variety of settings. Covering the curriculum and each subject area in detail, Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment includes guidance on: activities within and outside the classroom making the school's physical environment accessible inclusion within the school's social environment. Teachers and support staff will have immediate access to a wealth of ideas, supported by invaluable resources on the accompanying CD/website, including a complete electronic version of the book in large print, allowing older pupils to take a more active role in the learning process.
Author : Susan LaVenture Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind Page : 417 pages File Size : 41,8 Mb Release : 2007 Category : Education ISBN : 9780891288923
A Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments by Susan LaVenture Pdf
This handbook for parents, family members and caregivers of children with visual impairments explains special education services that these children are likely to need and to which they are entitled--and how to ensure that they receive them. Edited and written by experienced parents and professionals, this helpful and easy to use resource addresses the effect of visual impairment on a child's ability to learn and the services and educational programming that are essential for them to get the best education possible. Chapters address early intervention, assessment, different types of services, IEPs, accommodations and adaptations, different types of placements, children with other disabilities in addition to visual impairment, and negotiation and advocacy.
Foundations of Education by M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan Pdf
The essential textbook in the field of blindness and visual impairment has been updated for the 21st c. Volume II contains new material on planning, assessment, instruction, and supporting students with visual impairments in the general education classroom. Icons in the book direct readers to supplemental materials in an online Learning Center.
Tactile Strategies for Children who Have Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities by Deborah Chen,June E. Downing Pdf
Young children who are visually impaired and have additional disabilities need to learn to use their sense of touch effectively to promote their growth, development, and ability to communicate. This manual provides teachers, early interventionists, and parents with critical information about alternative communication methods not based on the use of vision as well as countless practical strategies. Topics include assessing a child's skills, planning interventions, and selecting appropriate tactile strategies to meet the child's needs.
When You Have a Visually Impaired Student in Your Classroom by Joanne Russotti,Rona Shaw,Susan Jay Spungin Pdf
This easy-to-understand guide explains the role of paraeducators (sometimes called classroom aides, teaching assistants, or paraprofessionals) in working with students who are visually impaired and assisting other members of the educational team. When You Have a Visually Impaired Student in Your Classroom: A Guide for Paraeducators provides basic information about visual impairment, the learning needs of visually impaired students, and the special devices and materials they use. Includes easy-to-use forms to help organize information and tasks.