[Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research] The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics

[Lisa Yayla]

Hi,
Forwarding information about what sounds like a very wonderful course - 
The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics held by Bob Marek.
Best regards,
Lisa


The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_cstactilegraphics.hcsp

Description
This one-day workshop focuses on developing blind children's 
understanding of spatial concepts and increasing their confidence with 
braille and tactile illustrations. On the basis that effective learning 
involves direct experience, a set of tactile activity kits will be 
presented. These involve carefully selected educational toys, real 
objects and models which inspire young blind learners to engage in 
activities such as counting, sorting, building, transforming, copying, 
comparing size, shape and location of objects. All activities are linked 
with appropriate exercises in English braille.

Aims
1. To raise awareness of the difficulties which totally blind learners 
experience with tactile graphics.

2. To help teachers and parents design educational activities involving 
Braille and tactile graphics which will be both meaningful and enjoyable 
for young totally blind learners.

3. To acquaint teachers with simple tools and techniques which promote 
spatial understanding across the curriculum.

4. To show how “ordinary” toys can be used as effective educational tools.

Course presenter
Professor Boguslaw ‘Bob’ Marek, Ph.D. OBE, John Paul II Catholic 
University of Lublin, Poland.

Bob is a well-known name on the international circuit and has taught 
extensively in Europe and the Middle East.

His last series of courses in the UK in 2003 were a great success:
“The best RNIB course I've attended”
“An excellent day and excellent trainer”
“I can't wait to get back to school to try out all these wonderful ideas!”

Who should attend?
Teachers, teachers of VI, teaching assistants, reproduction, 
transcription and resource staff, support staff, parents and carers.

Cost
£130 professionals
£60 parents/carers
Dates and locations
Monday 8 October 2007 - London
Organising centre: RNIB London and South East
Telephone 0207 391 2245
Fax 0207 391 2195

Email RNIBLondonandSouthEast at rnib.org.uk

Wednesday 10 October 2007 – Nottingham
Organising centre: RNIB East Midlands and East
Telephone 01509 632400
Fax 01509 632401
Email RNIBEastMidlandsandEast at rnib.org.uk

Friday 12 October 2007 – Liverpool
Organising centre: RNIB North West
Telephone 0151 298 3222
Fax 0151 298 3250
Email RNIBNorthWest at rnib.org.uk

Booking details and further information
For further information, please contact the organising centre.

See our course administration and booking details

Download our booking form (MS Word document) or obtain a form directly 
from the RNIB centre organising the course.

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Content author: DSTraining at rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 22/08/2007 13:53