Teaching visually impaired children - Bishop, Virginia E. (C.C. Thomas, 2004)
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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 development, learning, and visual function. The reader will find practical hints, philosophical rationale explained in simple terms and clear descriptions of the assessment process for students with visual impairments. The relationships between assessments, placements, and programming are described in detail, and provide rationale for best educational practice for visually impaired learners
Includes bibliographical references and index
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 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 -- Referral and teams -- Comprehensive assessments -- Establishing eligibility -- Other vision-related assessments -- Expanded Core Curriculim (ECC) assessments -- Goal-based planning -- Diagnostic teaching -- Transitions -- Appendices. Listening games and activities ; Typing lessons ; Handwriting guide using the Braille Cell Format ; Markers for an exemplary gifted program ; Assessment instruments ; Resources ; A time line of events related to the education of children with visual impairment