Factors Affecting the Learning of Braille

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In three experiments, the subjects’ task was to learn the names of the first 10 symbols of the braille alphabet. In Experiments 1 and 2, visual examination of the symbols during the study trials and during the test trials enhanced learning. Of particular interest was the finding that subjects who studied the items visually but were tested haptically learned faster than did those who studied the items haptically and were also tested haptically. In Experiment 3, similar results were obtained when standard-size braille symbols were used during the study trials. When large braille symbols were used, visual study of the symbols had no effect. The authors discuss some implications of these results for braille training.

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