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Knowlton, Marie – Division on Visual Impairments Quarterly, 1997
Discusses the growing ethnic and cultural diversity of the student population and the challenges this presents in teaching English Braille. The need to first address the student's competence in spoken English before teaching Braille is stressed. Using grade one Braille for teaching ethnically diverse students is recommended. (CR)
Descriptors: Braille, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
