Joanne R. Pompano
Individual considerations are very important in teaching a student with a visual impairment. Teachers must understand that different approaches are necessary depending on such factors as partial or total loss of vision, age of onset of the impairment, and ability of student to use adaptive equipment such as magnifiers.
Other factors such field of vision, near and distance acuity, color vision, and ability to Focus is also important considerations. Teachers should use rich descriptive terminology that describes qualities and experiences and take into account the student’s remaining senses. Thus they will have a real and rich meaning for the child.
