Research publications

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

Aldrich, F.K., Hindle, Y., Morley Wilkins, S. & Gunn, D. (2004) Tools of thought – towards independence in thinking and problem-solving. Visability, Issue no. 34.

Aldrich, F.K., Sheppard, L. & Hindle, Y. (2004) First steps towards a model of tactile graphicacy. Cartographic Journal, 40, 3. [re-published from BJVI (2002) 20, 2, 62-67]

Aldrich, F.K., & Hindle, Y. (2003) Tactile graphics – problem or solution? Update from the Reginald Phillips Research Programme. Visability, Issue no. 39.

Aldrich, F.K., Sheppard, L. & Hindle, Y. (2002), First steps towards a model of tactile graphicacy. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 20, 2, 62-67. [abstract]

Aldrich, F.K. & Sheppard, L. (2001) Tactile graphics in school education: perspectives from pupils. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 19, 2, 69-73. [abstract]

Sheppard, L. & Aldrich, F.K. (2001) Tactile graphics in school education: perspectives from teachers. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 19, 3, 93-97. [abstract]

Aldrich, F.K. & Sheppard, L. (2000) Graphicacy - the fourth 'R'?. Primary Science Review, 64, 8-11.

Sheppard, L. & Aldrich, F.K. (2000) Tactile graphics: A beginner's guide to graphics for visually impaired children. Primary Science Review, 65, 29-30.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1989) Listening at speed. British Journal of Visual Impairment, VII:1, 16-18.

Parkin, A.J. & Aldrich, F.K. (1989) Improving learning from audiotape: A technique that works! British Journal of Visual Impairment, VII: 2, 58-60.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1988) Tape-recorded textbooks for the blind: A survey of producers and users. British Journal of Visual Impairment, VI:1, 3-6.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1988) The use of capsule paper in the production of tangible line graphs, in A. Tatham (Ed.) Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Tangible Maps and Graphics for the Visually Handicapped. London: RNIB.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1988) Studying from tape: Problems and possible solutions. Educare, 30, 42-45.

Parkin, A.J. & Aldrich, F.K. (1988) Memory for tangible graphics in blind and sighted subjects: the role of visual experience, in A. Tatham (Ed) Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Tangible Maps and Graphics for the Visually Handicapped. London: RNIB.

Parkin, A.J., Wood, C.A. & Aldrich, F.K. (1988) Repetition and active listening: the effects of spacing self-assessment questions. British Journal of Psychology, 79, 77-86.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1987) Tangible line graphs: an experimental investigation of three formats using capsule paper. Human Factors, 29, 301-309.

Aldrich, F.K. & Parkin, A.J. (1987) Improving the retention of aurally presented information, in M Gruneberg et al (Eds) Practical Aspects of Memory: Current Research and Issues, Vol 2. Chichester: Wiley. 1987.

Parkin, A.J. & Aldrich, F.K. (1987) How can studying from tape be made easier?. New Beacon, LXXI, N. 847, 340-341.

Parkin, A.J. & Aldrich, F.K. (1987) Facilitating the use of tape recorded texts by visually handicapped students. Final Report to RNIB, London.

RELEVANT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

"Tactile diagrams for blind users", Diagrams 2004, Cambridge 2004

"Tactile graphics in the education of blind children", Diagrams 2004, Cambridge 2004 (poster)

"What skills and knowledge do tactile graphics users need?", The Second National Conference on Tactile Maps & Diagrams, National Tactile Diagrams Centre, Hatfield, June 2002

"Developing a model of tactile graphics comprehension", The Second National Conference on Tactile Maps & Diagrams, National Tactile Diagrams Centre, Hatfield, June 2002 (workshop)

"Tactile graphics: perspectives from pupils and teachers", The First National Conference on Tactile Maps & Diagrams, National Tactile Diagrams Centre, Hatfield, Oct 2000 (poster)

"Tactile graphics: perspectives from pupils and teachers", The Mary Kitzinger Trust Symposium on ‘Changing the environment: Prospects and opportunities for children and adolescents with visual impairments in the 21st century’, Warwick, Sept 2000 (poster)

“The use of capsule paper in the production of tangible line graphs”, International Symposium of Maps and Graphics for the Blind, London, 1988

“How can studying from tape recordings be made easier?”, International Federation of Library Associations: Section for the Blind, London, 1987

“Tactile line graphs for the blind”, International Conference on Skilled Behaviour, University of Sussex, 1987