Techiniques for Campers Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

Physical Guidance

The teaching technique of performing a movement with the student, who then eventually gets the feel of the motion. It consists of placing the student's body and/or limb(s) with or without and implement - into the appropriate position and putting him/her into the desired movement at the preferred speed (Sulzer-Azaroffand Myer, 1991).

Physically guiding a student through a particular movement can consist of many levels such as: total assistance, a touch, or a prompt.

Be sure to explain or sign instruction to go along with physical guidance Reinforce with appropriate feedback upon completion of the skill component. We hope that through physical guidance, the camper will also become more independent upon performing the skill.

Positioning is also important. When physically guiding a camper, rhythm, speed and movement should be natural for the camper. Try not to interfere with this. Direct the student in a way that they will perform correctly. Remember that we are striving for success and independence for our campers.