September 1, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 – David out shopping
David is an 11 year old who started at his local intermediate in Term 1 of 2012.
David is supported by a Resource Teacher Vision, Soong Joseph and is learning about money and budgeting.
Figure 1 shows David out shopping and using money. Continue Reading →
August 5, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1: Dulcie using her camera independently
Dulcie is an 11 year old girl who is in Year 6 at her local school.
While learning to use her laptop and digital camera, Dulcie, with the support of Jacqueline Killip her Resource Teacher Vision, created a Powerpoint which explained her eye condition and her visual needs.
Dulcie has Achromatopsia and her Powerpoint has provided her with a tool for self-advocacy. Figure 1 shows Dulcie using her camera independently. Continue Reading →
August 4, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Learning to tactually recognise NZ coins
Ben is a 12 year old intermediate student who is working at Level 1 numeracy. This year, he is using braille as his primary learning tool. Prior to this, he was learning braille and print.
Ben has an individual learning programme and is integrated into class activities as appropriate. In figure 1 Ben is learning to tactually recognise NZ coins.
Ben’s BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision Trish Bishop talks about how a numeracy program focusing on life skills is helping Ben develop confidence and independence. Continue Reading →
August 1, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Developing hand control
Shannon is a Year 6 braille student who will be transitioning to intermediate school in 2013.
At the Wellington Visual Resource Centre we are developing key maths skills with two braille learners.
We have been looking specifically at graphing, reading textbooks, abacus skills and geometric drawing skills.
Here Alison Prskawetz, Resource Teacher Vision talks about how the students focused on using a compass and drawing circles.