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ERIC Number: EJ526007
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
Teachers' Voices: Comments on Braille and Literacy from the Field.
Wittenstein, S. H.; Pardee, M. L.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v90 n3 p201-09 May-Jun 1996
A survey of 1,663 teachers of students with blindness examined their attitudes about braille literacy. This article summarizes their comments concerning teaching braille, making the print-braille decision, use of technological devices, the importance of braille as a learning medium, use of slate and stylus, teachers' braille skills, legislation, and the possible decline in braille literacy. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy Education, Reading Instruction, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Trend Analysis, Visual Impairments, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue on literacy.