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Assessment & Instructional Strategies for Students with VI Including Those with Additional Dis II

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TBA		 Online 4 $3409 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3409 (guest students)

Description

This course examines and explores the unique educational needs of children with visual impairments and children with visual and additional impairments as well as the techniques for assessment and instruction related to teaching these children in a full array of educational settings from ages 3-22. Topics include assessment and program planning for the core curriculum and expanded core curriculum as well as adaptive techniques and diverse communication systems. This course requires a field-based placement/pre-practicum requirement of a minimum of 30 hours. The necessity for a transdisciplinary approach will be stressed. The course requires (a) classroom lectures, discussions and group work, (b) reading and video assignments, (c) research assignments, (d) varying field-based experiences, and (e) completion of several case studies.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

3 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Tammy Reisman

Tuition*

$3409 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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