A computer-based instructional program to teach braille reading to sighted individuals

Identifier

etd-07072011-163921

Author

Mindy Scheithauer, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

There is a need for efficient braille training methods for instructors of the visually impaired. This study evaluated the use of a computer-based program intended to train the relation of braille characters to English letters using a matching-to-sample procedure with 4 sighted college students. Each participant mastered matching visual depictions of the braille alphabet to their text counterparts. Further, each participant demonstrated the ability to read a braille passage following this exposure. These gains maintained at variable levels at a follow-up probe 2 to 4 weeks following training.

Date

2011

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Scheithauer, Mindy, "A computer-based instructional program to teach braille reading to sighted individuals" (2011). LSU Master's Theses. 3331.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3331

Committee Chair

Tiger, Jeffrey H.

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3331