Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - Teaching Students Who Are Blind, Part III

EDUC 3295  Teaching Students Who Are Blind, Part III

Hours:

100

Credits:

6

Description:

This course is the final part of the three-part program leading to The Blind (Specialist) qualification. This course deals with sociological and psychological implications of visual impairment and the implementation and supervision of programs for students who are blind and low vision within local school boards and the W. Ross Macdonald School. A detailed study will be made of a student who has visual and multiple disabilities, including strategies for instruction, assessment and program designs for special needs. Participants will be required to present a major study related to visual impairment. The course emphasizes leadership in planning, implementation, and supervision of programs for students with visual impairments.