Chapter 10 Questions Flashcards
What does 20/200 vision mean?
It means a person can see 20 ft when a regular person can see up to 200ft.
How are visual impairments defined by an educational definition?
It’s defined through the extent in which they use vision and auditory or tactile means for learning
If a student is totally blind how do these receive information?
They receive it through tactile, auditory and other nonvisual sense for all learning
What does it mean if a child is partially blind?
It means that she primarily uses auditory and tactile senses to learn however she might be able to use her limited vision to supplement
What sense does a child use if they have low vision?
They use vision primarily as a means to learn
What can a child learn through incidental learning if they have severe visual impairments?
Nothing. They cannot benefit from incidental everyday learning experiences.
What does visual impairments often delay or deficit?
Motor development
What does Refractive errors mean in visual impairments?
It means that the size or shape of the eye prevents the light rays from focusing clearly on the retina.
What does Structural impairments mean in visual impairments?
It means damage to the eye’s optical or muscular systems
If a student has low vision what are they taught to do with that vision?
They are taught to use their vision as much and as efficiently as possible.
What are the three basic methods for reading print for a student that has low vision?
1) Magnification
2) Optical Devices
3) Large Print
Students who are blind or have severe visual impairments need instruction in what?
Orientation (Where they are, where they are going and how to get there) and mobility (Moving safely and efficiently)
The curriculum for students with visual impairments should also include besides academics and listening skills?
Systematic instruction in functional living skills.
The definition of visual impairment in the individuals with disabilities act (IDEA) emphasizes the relationship between?
Vision and learning
What are the 3 things that students with visual impairments often have difficulty with?
1) Cognition and language
2) Motor development and mobility
3) Social adjustment and interaction
