[icebtac] The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics
- From: Lisa Yayla <fnugg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: icebtac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:38:41 +0200
Hi,
Forwarding- 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/publicwebsite/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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