EDUC9541 Studies in Vision Impairment 1

2012

4.5

7 x 2.5-hour lectures per semester

1 Admission into BSE-Bachelor of Special Education
1a Admission into MDS-Master of Disability Studies
1b Admission into MSE-Master of Special Education
1c Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1d Admission into MEDER-Master of Education (Ed Research, Evaluation and Assessment)
1e Admission into MEDGE-Master of Education (Gifted Education)
1f Admission into MEDIB-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
1g Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1h Admission into MEDSA-Master of Education (Studies of Asia)
1i Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1j Admission into MEDSJ-Master of Education (Social Justice in Education)
1k Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1l Admission into GCEVI-Graduate Certificate in Education (Vision Impairment)
1m Admission into GCESE-Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education)
1n Admission into GCEWS-Graduate Certificate in Education
2 Admission into MED-Master of Education
3 Admission into MED-CPEP-Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
3a Admission into MED-EREA-Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment
3b Admission into MED-GFED-Gifted Education
3c Admission into MED-IB-International Baccalaureate
3d Admission into MED-LDMG-Leadership and Management
3e Admission into MED-SJED-Social Justice in Education
3f Admission into MED-SPED-Special Education
3g Admission into MED-STAS-Studies of Asia
3h Admission into MED-WSPC-Without Specialisation
4 Admission into GCE-Graduate Certificate in Education
5 Admission into GCE-VIMP-Vision Impairment
5a Admission into GCE-VIMP-TR-GradCertEd(Vision Impairment) transition study plan
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n)) or (2 and (3 or 3a or 3b or 3c or 3d or 3e or 3f or 3g or 3h)) or (4 and (5 or 5a)))

EDSP9010 has been successfully completed

This topic is designed to facilitate critical thinking and debate and provide students with the most recent and advanced knowledge in the area of the education of students and young people with vision impairment. It examines the nature of vision impairment and the impact of vision loss on learning. Definitions and terminology relating to vision impairment are appraised and the anatomical and physiological aspects of the visual system are discussed together with the aetiology, incidence and nature of vision loss incurred in major eye diseases and disorders. The background and history of the field, educational principles and management of students and current issues and future trends in services will come into review. This topic has a particular focus on inclusive practices.

This topic aims to:

• examine the body of literature and address the key issues regarding inclusive education of students with vision impairment

• provide students with an understanding of the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary for the development, adaptation and implementation of appropriate curriculum for students with vision impairment in a range of educational settings

• explore current issues and perspectives in the education of children with vision impairment

• provide students with an overview of effective ways of delivering inclusive education to students with vision impairment

• enable students to pursue areas of interest in the field relating to children with vision impairment

• facilitate critical thinking debate relating to issues in education and vision impairment

On completing this topic students will be able to:

• recognise and discuss the characteristics and needs of students with vision impairment and describe effective ways of delivering inclusive educational practices

• discuss the influence of the social environment on children's development and the importance of working with families

• describe the interface between the expanded core curriculum and the regular curriculum

• recommend appropriate basic teaching and management procedures and specific accommodations to use when working with students with vision impairment

• describe theories and practices in teaching braille

• discuss the importance of orientation and mobility training in relation to student's self concept, independence and quality of life