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use of concrete objects, learning by doing, and the provision of
unifying experiences. Creating these conditions of learning, as well
as the high expectations and accommodations or modifications that
facilitate skill acquisition, are the responsibility of teachers of
students with visual impairments.
Just as instruction in the areas of the ECC facilitates
development of the skills needed to function as adults in society,
this instruction is thought to facilitate access to and success in
educational programs. Students who have actively engaged in the
typical kinds of experiences in which their peers participate with
families, pets, and friends are more likely to have developed the
concepts needed for success in literacy and other academic
activities, to have skills to interact with others, to be aware of
personal preferences, to be eager to try new experiences, and to
solve complex problems. In addition, they are more likely to develop
fine and gross motor skills, increase language and vocabulary, and
cultivate a sense of control over their lives.
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