[accessibleimage] RE: [accessibleimage] Re: [accessibleimage] The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics

You could always look for a sponsor to have Bob Marek come
to you.  I'm sure he'd be most amenable to the idea of an
American tour.

George.

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Subject: [accessibleimage] Re: [accessibleimage] The “Hungry
Fingers” way to tactile graphics

Lisa,
I realize that much of this course is "hands-on"/for "hungry
fingers"
and must be attended in person.  However, wouldn't it be
nice for those
of us in the States with no travel budget to be able to
attend this as
an online course with streaming video and a tactile
materials packet
mailed to participants beforehand (pun intended)?
- Judi Piscitello, TVI, COMS
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NYS School for the Blind Outreach Department
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>>> Lisa Yayla <fnugg@xxxxxxxxx> 09/25/07 1:19 PM >>>
Hi,
Forwarding information about what sounds like a very
wonderful course -

The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics held by Bob
Marek.
Best regards,
Lisa


The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/public
website/public_cstactilegraphics.hcsp


Description
This one-day workshop focuses on developing blind children's
understanding of spatial concepts and increasing their
confidence with

braille and tactile illustrations. On the basis that
effective learning

involves direct experience, a set of tactile activity kits
will be 
presented. These involve carefully selected educational
toys, real 
objects and models which inspire young blind learners to
engage in 
activities such as counting, sorting, building,
transforming, copying,

comparing size, shape and location of objects. All
activities are
linked 
with appropriate exercises in English braille.

Aims
1. To raise awareness of the difficulties which totally
blind learners

experience with tactile graphics.

2. To help teachers and parents design educational
activities involving

Braille and tactile graphics which will be both meaningful
and
enjoyable 
for young totally blind learners.

3. To acquaint teachers with simple tools and techniques
which promote

spatial understanding across the curriculum.

4. To show how “ordinary” toys can be used as effective
educational
tools.

Course presenter
Professor Boguslaw ‘Bob’ Marek, Ph.D. OBE, John Paul II
Catholic 
University of Lublin, Poland.

Bob is a well-known name on the international circuit and
has taught 
extensively in Europe and the Middle East.

His last series of courses in the UK in 2003 were a great
success:
“The best RNIB course I've attended”
“An excellent day and excellent trainer”
“I can't wait to get back to school to try out all these
wonderful
ideas!”

Who should attend?
Teachers, teachers of VI, teaching assistants, reproduction,
transcription and resource staff, support staff, parents and
carers.

Cost
£130 professionals
£60 parents/carers
Dates and locations
Monday 8 October 2007 - London
Organising centre: RNIB London and South East
Telephone 0207 391 2245
Fax 0207 391 2195

Email RNIBLondonandSouthEast@xxxxxxxxxxx 

Wednesday 10 October 2007 – Nottingham
Organising centre: RNIB East Midlands and East
Telephone 01509 632400
Fax 01509 632401
Email RNIBEastMidlandsandEast@xxxxxxxxxxx 

Friday 12 October 2007 – Liverpool
Organising centre: RNIB North West
Telephone 0151 298 3222
Fax 0151 298 3250
Email RNIBNorthWest@xxxxxxxxxxx 

Booking details and further information
For further information, please contact the organising
centre.

See our course administration and booking details

Download our booking form (MS Word document) or obtain a
form directly

from the RNIB centre organising the course.

Regional course index

Children's Services short courses and training events

Content author: DSTraining@xxxxxxxxxxx 

Last updated: 22/08/2007 13:53



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