Bridges from Research to Practice in Education of Visually Handicapped People

Abstract

Failure to apply research findings to educational practice is a long-standing problem. Several reasons for this are discussed. Five dissemination models that may insure that research findings are translated into practice are described from the literature. Current research findings in seven areas related to education for visually handicapped people are summarized, together with recommended dissemination procedures. The difficulties of applying research findings from one country to programs in another, particularly a developing country, are discussed briefly.