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Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy

by Diane P. Wormsley

Book Details

Publisher:American Foundation for the Blind
Published:1997
Pages:38
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This award-winning handbook gives teachers specific strategies and methodologies for teaching braille. It offers in-depth information on techniques for working with children at all levels of learning, with congenital or adventitious visual impairments, those with additional disabilities, and students who are just learning English. It also contains information on assessment and technology, as well as convenient assessment forms. Instructional Strategies offers a wealth of information and practica

Our Review

This comprehensive guide provides essential methodologies for teaching braille literacy, offering specific instructional approaches for educators working with visually impaired students across diverse learning contexts. The book delivers in-depth techniques for learners at all stages, addressing both congenital and adventitious visual impairments while covering students with additional disabilities and those acquiring English as a new language. Its practical framework extends to assessment protocols and technology integration, making it a vital resource for special education professionals seeking structured braille instruction methods.

What sets this handbook apart is its thorough integration of assessment tools with teaching strategies, providing educators with ready-to-use forms and concrete approaches rather than theoretical concepts alone. The material proves particularly valuable for teachers developing braille literacy programs who need adaptable methods for varied student populations. This award-winning resource stands as a definitive reference that will significantly enhance instructional practices in visual impairment education through its balanced combination of methodology and practical application.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education