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by Alan J. Koenig and M. Cay Holbrook
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• Tom Miller’s Learning Media Assessment Presentation at the 2005 ADVISOR workshop
• Materials from Tom Miller's LMA presentation

A how-to resource guide for assessing and evaluating appropriate learning and literacy media for your student including reproducible forms

• Designed for teachers and diagnosticians working with visually impaired students of all ages:
  • Infants and preschoolers
  • Students in academic programs
  • Students with additional disabilities
• Featured topics:
  • Use of sensory channels
  • Determining types of general learning media
  • Selecting literacy media
  • Making decisions about functional learning and literacy media

Contents of Learning Media Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments:
A Resource Guide

by Alan J. Koenig and M. Cay Holbrook

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Learning Media and Literacy
• What is Learning Media Assessment?
• Braille Legislation
  • Typical Requirements
  • Using this Guide
• Overview of the Learning Media Assessment
  • Sensory Channels
  • General Learning Media
  • Literacy Media
  • Conventional and Functional Literacy Programs
  • Best Practices
• Diagnostic Teaching
  • An Illustration
  • Holistic Assessment
  • Initial Decision
  • Continuous Assessment
• Assessing When English is a Second Language
• Summary

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Chapter 2: Use of Sensory Channels

• Overview
• Applicable Populations
• Materials
• Procedures
  • Using Form 2: Use of Sensory Channels
  • Interpretation of Data
• Case Studies
• Summary

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Chapter 3: Determining Types of General Learning Media

• Overview
• Applicable Populations
• Materials
• Procedures
  • Using Form 3: General Learning Media Checklist
  • Interpretation of Data
• Case Studies
• Summary

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Chapter 4: Selecting Literacy Media: Initial Decision

• Overview
• Applicable Populations
• When to Make a Decision
• Using Form 4:
  • Indicators of Readiness for a Conventional Literacy Program
  • Interpretation of Data
• Materials
• Procedures
• Using Form 5: Initial Selection of Literacy Medium
  • Additional Observations
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Making a Decision
• Case Studies
• Decision-Making Guide
  • Use of Sensory Information
  • Working Distances and Size Preferences
  • Information on Visual Impairment
  • Information on Additional Disabilities
• Summary

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Chapter 5: Selecting Literacy Media: Continuing As:essment

• Overview
• Applicable Populations
• Materials
• Procedures
  • Using Form 6: Continuing Assessment of Literacy Media
  • Additional Information on Visual Functioning
  • Reading Efficiency
  • Academic Achievement
  • Handwriting
  • Literacy Tools
  • Using Form 7: Literacy Tools Inventory
  • Interpretation of Data
• Case Study
• Decision-Making Guide
  • Additional Information on Visual Functioning
  • Reading Efficiency
  • Academic Achievement
  • Handwriting
  • Literacy Tools
• Summary

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Chapter 6: Selecting Learning and Literacy Media for Students with Additional Disabilities

• Overview
• Diagnostic Teaching
• Applicable Populations
• Materials
• Procedures
  • Using Form 2: Use of Sensory Channels
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Using Form 8: Functional Learning Media Checklist
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Using Form 9:
  • Indicators of Readiness for a Functional Literacy Program
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Using Form 10: Initial Selection of Functional Literacy Medium
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Using Form 11:
  • Continuing Assessment of Functional Literacy Media
  • Interpretation of Data
• Case Study
• Decision-Making Guide
• Summary

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Appendices

• Appendix A: Texas Braille Bill and Regulations
• Appendix B: Benefits of Braille
• Appendix C: Continuing Assessment:
• Selection of Appropriate Print Media for Students with Low Vision
  • Overview
  • Applicable Populations
  • Materials
  • Screening Version
  • Comprehensive Version
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Interpretation
• Appendix D: Qualitative Analysis System: Guidelines for Use
• Appendix E: Reading Strategy Lessons
• Appendix F: Selected Informal Reading Inventories
• Appendix G: Blank Assessment Forms
• Appendix H: Quick Reference Guide

References

Glossary

Index

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