SP ED 6470 - Instructional Management for Children with Visual Impairments (0-21)

This course emphasizes best practices in the instructional management of children with visual impairments, in early intervention settings, preschool programs, early elementary grades, as well as the older student in upper elementary through high school grades. The course teaches strategies for the development of: basic concepts, socialization skills, emergent literacy, effective braille reading and writing, daily living skills, career understanding, and recreational and leisure skills. Understanding of agency and community resources, family collaboration, modification and adaptation of materials and environments, and adapted technology will also be presented.