In a pilot study made to determine the feasibility of programmed instruction in orientation and mobility with teachers of multiply impaired blind children, a scale was developed to identify skills needed for the development of a systematic program of instruction. Programmatic instruction was developed for each identified skill and field-tested by five teachers of multiply impaired blind children during a 15-week period. Results showing significant gains in performance scores for a group of six multiply impaired blind children led to the conclusion that programmed instruction in orientation and mobility was of value. A need for further research was indicated.
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