UMass Boston

Orientation & Mobility Assessment & Instructional Strategies: Children

Course #: VISN 621, Class #: 7555, Section #: 01

Description

This course is the first of two instructional strategy courses. It applies foundations and methods to the specific populations of preschool, elementary, and transition-age visually impaired children, including those with additional disabilities. Assessment tools are introduced and applied with an emphasis on the development of participants' skills in observation, information gathering, and task analysis. Participants develop specific objectives and design lessons for instructing children.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program