Schedule and Books

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Medical and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments
Characteristics of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment
Braille Code
Assistive Technology
Positive Behavior Supports

Fall 2024 Schedule and Books

Medical and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments

• Dates: Mon. Aug 26-Dec 18
• Day: Monday
• Time: 5:30pm-8:10pm
• Instructor: Dr. Catherine Edstrand
• Technology: Synchronous, web-conference
• Books:
  • 1. Corn A.L., Erin J.N. (2010) Foundations of low vision: Clinical and functional perspectives (2nd edition). New York: AFB Press. 
  • 2. Sanford, L., Burnett, R. and Kitchel, E. (2008) Functional vision and learning media assessment for students who are pre-academic or academic and visually impaired in grades K12. Louisville, KY: American Printing House for the Blind.

Characteristics of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment

• Dates: Aug 27-Oct 15
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 7:20pm – 10pm
• Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Avila
• Technology: Synchronous, Web-conference
• Books:
  • Holbrook, M.C., McCarthy, T., & Kamei-Hannan, C. (Eds) (2017). Foundations of education: Volume I history and theory of teaching children and youths with visual impairments (3rd ed.). New York, NY: American Foundation for the Blind Press.

Braille Code

• Dates: 8/28 – 12/18
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 4:30pm – 7:10pm
• Instructor: Dr. Kim Avila
• Technology: Synchronous, Web-conference
• Books:
  • 1. Holbrook, M. C., & D'Andrea, F. M. (2014). Ashcroft's programmed instruction: Unified English Braille (Fifth Edition). Germantown, TN: Scalars Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-9960353-0-9. http://www.scalarspublishing.com/
  • 2. Holbrook, M. C., D'Andrea, F. M., & Sanford, L. D. (2014). Ashcroft's programmed instruction companion reader: Unified English Braille. Germantown, TN: Scalars Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-9960353-1-6. http://www.scalarspublishing.com/
  • 3. Braille paper and slate and stylus These items are available in the APH Student Starter Pack which also includes an abacus needed in the second semester

Assistive Technology

• Dates: 8/26 – 12/18
• Day: Asynchronous
• Time: Asynchronous
• Participation: Asynchronous
• Instructor: TBD
• More information available through the Mason Bookstore and instructor

Positive Behavior Supports

Please consult with Patriot Web for schedule. Mason VI Consortium students may register through the grant section of this course through the Consortium registration process.