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Mettler, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The article proposes helping visually handicapped clients make optimal use of remaining vision for travel in unmodified environments. Structured discovery learning exercises covering pattern recognition, depth perception, central acuity, and central field vision with peripheral field loss are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Partial Vision, Rehabilitation, Training Methods

Knoth, Sharon – RE:view, 1995
Students with monocular vision may be in need of special assistance and should be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team to determine whether the visual loss is affecting educational performance. This article discusses the student's eligibility for special services, difficulty in performing depth perception tasks, difficulties in specific classroom…
Descriptors: Depth Perception, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility

Amerson, Marie J. – RE:view, 1999
Lists strategies for promoting functional vision use in children with visual and motor impairments, including providing postural stability, presenting visual attention tasks when energy level is the highest, using a slanted work surface, placing target items in varied locations within reach, and determining the most effective visual adaptations.…
Descriptors: Children, Educational Strategies, Learning Strategies, Partial Vision

Rogow, Sally M. – RE:view, 1992
The development of visual perception skills in children with partial vision as well as developmental disabilities is considered. A model of visual learning is offered which incorporates the role of visual experience, movement, and visual learning. Specific teaching suggestions for developing visual attention and visual search skills are offered.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Learning Activities, Models, Multiple Disabilities