Postgraduate Course: Issues and Strategies for Teaching and Learning (Visual impairment) (EDUA11247)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Issues and strategies for learning and teaching are a priority independent of stage or subject area. This course addresses choices to be made to ensure that appropriate teaching methods and media of communication are used in the education of children and young people with ocular or cerebral visual impairment, including those with additional disabilities or impairments. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Additional fee currently set at £225 |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
Week 4, Monday, 09:30 - 17:00, Zone: Moray House. TBA |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
A critical knowledge and understanding of a range of complex issues relating to visual impairment and the ability to use this knowledge to make informed judgements in their choice of teaching methods and media of communication that is appropriate for each learner.
The ability to identify barriers to learning and communication caused by visual impairment- including additional impairments- and to use a range of specialist techniques including the use of ICT to overcome these barriers with the active support of their pupils.
An enhanced ability to work collaboratively with others to make an identifiable contribution to change, develop and access the curriculum
Critical awareness of current issues and outcomes of recent research to inform their practice.
The use of appropriate skills in using technical devices , including low vision aids and specialist technology and the ability to evaluate them to increase their effectiveness in learning situations. |
Assessment Information
Part 1 In an essay report the course member will study a topic covered in the course relating to the practical context of the programme member. (2000 words)
Part 2 Course members will consider an individual, or group of pupils that they currently support and apply the knowledge and understanding of the principle skills and practices addressed in the course to show how they have adapted materials or introduced strategies to allow the pupil(s) to access an appropriate curriculum. (2000 words)
Participants completing this course as an option course only will be given the opportunity to complete the following assignment.
The weighting for each of these assignments is 50% of total mark and grade awarded.
In an essay report (4000 words)the course member will study a topic covered in the course to demonstrate a critical awareness of knowledge and understanding by relating to recent research in the field of visual impairment and the practical context of the course.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Janis Sugden
Tel: (0131 6)51 6204
Email: janis.sugden@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lorraine Denholm
Tel: (0131 6)51 6433
Email: lorraine.denholm@ed.ac.uk |
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