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Assessment of eye movements and selected vision function tests in three pupils with albinism: A case study in Tanzania
Wilhelmsen, Gunvor Birkeland; Eide, Mads Gjerstad; Felder, Marion (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Albinism is a huge challenge both socially and educationally in Tanzania and many other countries. Pupils with albinism are normally encouraged to read with a fixed gaze due to their nystagmus, and there are doubts about ... -
Developing “Vision-for-Learning” Competencies among Teachers in Tanzania —An Innovative Higher Education Initiative
Felder, Marion; Wilhelmsen, Gunvor B.; Schneiders, Katrin (Journal article, 2021)In Tanzania, many children do not master basic reading skills even after a number of years of school. One of the causes of failure in children’s learning to read is impaired vision. Intact visual capacity is an important ... -
Improving learning for children with intellectual disabilities with a focus on visual functioning
Wilhelmsen, Gunvor Birkeland; Felder, Marion; Massawe, Jacquline (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)Children with intellectual disabilities more frequently exhibit problems in vision than children without these disabilities. Assessment and treatment pose challenges to the eye health system. In this chapter the authors ... -
Learning is Visual: Why Teachers Need to Know about Vision
Wilhelmsen, Gunvor Birkeland; Felder, Marion (Chapter, 2020)This chapter adopts an integrative literature review to describe and analyze theories and empirical research on visual development, impairment, screening, and intervention. The purpose is to inform teachers on how to ... -
Structured Visual Learning and Stimulation in School: An Intervention Study
Wilhelmsen, Gunvor Birkeland; Felder, Marion (Journal article, 2021)Background: The 4-year project Securing education for children in Tanzania aims at improving education through assessment and educational training in visual functions such as visual acuity, accommodation, fixation and ...