Teaching the Visually Limited Child

Name: Teaching the Visually Limited Child
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ISBN: 9780398074777

ISBN-10: 0398074771

ISBN-13: 9780398074777

Edition: 3rd 2004

Authors: Virginia E. Bishop, Natalie C. Barraga, Charles C. Denzler, Liz Broussard, Liz Broussard

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In this exceptional new third edition, the author has retained much of the practical how to approach of the previous editions, but adds depth in two dimensions: learning theory and the educational process. This book is so comprehensive in scope and complete in detail that it would be the most likely one I could recommend (from the foreword by Dr. Natalie C. Barraga). There is a new chapter on the prenatal and early postnatal development of the visual system, and another entire chapter on gifted children who are also visually impaired information not usually available in other textbooks. One of the most outstanding new sections is a discussion of brain function and its relationships to early…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Limited
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.672
Language: English



Foreword


Preface



Vision



What is vision and how does it work?



Development of the visual system : prenatally, at birth, and postnatally



What can go wrong with the visual system?



How is the visual system evaluated/tested?



How can a visual system be improved or enhanced when impaired?



Learning



Learning theory



How does a visual impairment affect early development?



How does a visual impairment affect education in general?



The expanded core curriculum : the special skills needed by a visually impaired student



What about multiple disabilities?



Gifted children who are visually impaired : a special case



The learning environment



Testing and transitions



Referral and teams



Comprehensive assessments



Establishing eligibility



Other vision-related assessments



Expanded core curriculum (ECC) assessments



Goal-based planning



Diagnostic teaching



Transitions



Listening games and activities



Typing lessons



Handwriting guide using the Braille cell format



Markers for an exemplary gifted program



Assessment instruments


App. F. Resources



A time line of events related to the education of children with visual impairment


Glossary


Index