Special Education - Visual Impairment

Curriculum Design and Instruction to Teach

Special Education: Visual Impairment:



Author: Charles Hayes:



Special Features Include:

Phases for Conducting a Needs Assessment:
Curriculum Design Supplement:
Curriculum Design Plan:
Curriculum Design Goals:
Curriculum Design Objectives:
Instructional Goals:
Instruction Objectives:
Instruction Activities:
Instruction Evaluation Techniques:
Lesson Plans:
Standard Vocabulary:
Curriculum Design Supplement:
A Limited Glimpse:


Topics Include:

* Introduction:

I. Defintion and Classification:

A. Legal Definition:

B. Educational Definition:

II. Prevalence:

III. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye:

IV. Measurement of Visual Ability:

V. Causes:

VI. Psychological and Behaviorial Characteristics:

A. Language Development:

B. Intellectual Ability:

C. Mobility:

D. Academic Achievement:

E. Social Adjustment:

V. Educational Considerations:

A. Braille:

B. Use of Remaining Sight:

C. Listening Skills:

D. Mobility Training:

E. Technological Aids:

G. Service Delivery Models:

1. Issues in Special Education: Is Braille

Literacy Necessary for All Children Who

Are Blind?

VI. Early Intervention:

VII. Transition:

A. Independent Living:

1. In Their Own Words: Ved Mehta:

B. Employment:

2. Suggestions for Teaching Students with Visual

Impairment in General Education Classrooms:

Written by E. Jane Nowacek:

A. What to Look for in School:

B. How to Gather Information:

C. Teaching Techniques to Try:

D. Helpful Resources:

VIII. Summary:

* REFERENCES:

* PAPERBACK:

* 150 PAGES: