Open captioned. Join us as we explore the benefits and strategies to move instruction for blind and low vision students out of the closet and into the classroom. Push In services benefit students by ensuring immediate access to curriculum, peer interaction and socialization, teacher collaboration, efficient use of resources, promotes independence and is an inclusive environment.

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9/17/2024

3/18/2021 This presentation will focus on the principles of Dr. Lilli Nielsen’s Active Learning approach, with special emphasis on its use in early intervention. We will begin by exploring Active Learning Principles, and then look at specific materials and activities that can be done in the home environment. We will also look at the Active Learning Space website https://activelearningspace.org/ and discuss how it can be used to support families and practitioners. Click the Attachment button to download a transcript and/or handout.

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3/19/2021

01/30/2014 Kate Hurst discusses strategies for instruction when a child or student with visual impairment or deafblindness is under the developmental age of 3 years; i.e. in the sensory-motor stage. 11 specific strategies are discussed, with reference to research by Dr. van Dijk, Lilli Nielsen, and Barbara Miles. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Parents are Experts - Assessment - Minimize Stress - Emotional Development - Child's Interests - Self-directed Learning - Appropriate Interactions - Tactile Sense - Pacing is Everything - Predictable Schedules - Expressive Communication - Discussion - Summary & Resources Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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7/15/2015