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EDSE 616: Braille Reading and Writing

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Provides instruction on transcription of advanced braille codes, including mathematics (Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth), music, foreign language, and other specialized codes. Introduces techniques for teaching skills in each code. Explores technology tools used to create braille and tactile materials in addition to other assistive technologies used for instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (EDSE 311C, 311XS, 511B- or 511XS) and (EDSE 412B-, 512B- or 512XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 6V1, CRN 20088, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2025, Section: 6Y1, CRN 20063, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1, CRN 18695, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2024, Section: 6V2, CRN 24382, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2024, Section: 6Y2, CRN 24377, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2023, Section: 6V1, CRN 23502, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2023, Section: 6Y1, CRN 23886, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2022, Section: 6V1, CRN 24355, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2022, Section: 6Y1, CRN 24395, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 15840, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2021, Section: 6V1, CRN 24087, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2021, Section: 6Y1, CRN 24093, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 17841, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2020, Section: 6V1, CRN 22094, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2020, Section: 6Y1, CRN 22100, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 20379, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2019, Section: 6V1, CRN 22529, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2019, Section: 6Y1, CRN 22513, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2018, Section: 6V1, CRN 21642, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2018, Section: 6Y1, CRN 21601, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2017, Section: 6V1, CRN 21620, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2017, Section: 6Y1, CRN 21642, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 18081, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2016, Section: 6V1, CRN 22253, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2016, Section: 6Y1, CRN 23847, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2015, Section: DL1, CRN 18061, Format: Online, Instructor: Derrick Smith
  • Spring 2014, Section: 6V1, CRN 20637, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Spring 2013, Section: 5S1, CRN 17680, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Spring 2013, Section: 6V1, CRN 21166, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Spring 2012, Section: 6V1, CRN 21366, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Spring 2011, Section: 6V1, CRN 20555, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Spring 2010, Section: 6V1, CRN 20721, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Avila