Abstract
□ The use of the AQB games has become an integral part of our program for teaching visually handicapped elementary school students cardinal directions and other basic environmental or geographical concepts preparatory to advanced orientation and mobility training. The following advantages can be noted: 1) The device is simple and inexpensive to construct. 2) It is easily adapted to print or braille. 3) It may be used as either an evaluative or a teaching tool. 4) The questions can easily be individualized to meet student or classroom needs. 5) The boards are accessible and portable and can easily be placed in classroom, library, or dormitories for individual practice. 6) The boards are easily used by elementary classroom teachers in the absence of the mobility instructor. 7) The boards can also be used with high school students. 8) The principles of this game device could easily be adapted to other areas of instruction (science, history, etc.). 9) Most importantly, the “buzz” response of the AQB is a highly motivational tool for use with visually handicapped children.
As a result of the Auditory Quiz Board games, many students at the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped have learned at a very early age that “orientation and mobility is fun!”
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