Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ793044
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Apr
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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The Impact of the Perspectives of Teachers and Parents on the Literacy Media Selections for Independent Study of Students Who Are Visually Impaired
Argyropoulos, Vassilios S.; Sideridis, Georgios D.; Katsoulis, Philippos
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v102 n4 p221-231 Apr 2008
This study explored the choices of literacy media for independent study of students with visual impairments. The predictors that were taken into account were teachers' use of technology, experience in teaching, and mastery of braille and the knowledge of braille of students, parents, and close friends.
Descriptors: Independent Study, Visual Impairments, Braille, Media Selection, Literacy, Assistive Technology, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Teacher Influence, Family Influence, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece
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