Fall 2020 Schedule and Books

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

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Medical and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments

• Dates: Mon. Aug 24-Dec 4.
• Day: Monday
• Time: 4:30-7:10
• Instructor: Dr. Kim Avila
• Technology: Synchronous, real time using Bb Collaborate, distance course
• Participation: 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.

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Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments

• Dates: Tues Aug 25-Oct 6; 7 weeks
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 7:20 – 10pm
• Instructor: Dr. Catherine Edstrand
• Technology: Web Conference
• Participation: synchronous web conference
• Books:
  1. 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.

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Braille Code

• Dates: 8/26 – 12/4
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 4:30 – 7:10pm
• Instructor: Dr. Kim Avila
• Technology: Synchronous, real time using videoconferencing (ConferenceMe & Blackboard)
• Participation: 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.

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Assistive Technology

• Dates: 8/24 – 12/16
• Day: Asynchronous
• Time: Asynchronous
• Participation: Asynchronous
• Instructor: Dr. Peggy Fields
• More information available through the Mason Bookstore and instructor

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Positive Behavior Supports

• Dates: 8/24 – 12/16
• Day: Wednesdays
• Time: 7:20 – 10:00 pm
• Instructor: TBD
• More information available through Patriot Web