Principles and Practices in Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Learners With Visual Impairment

Overview

Subject area

SPED

Catalog Number

74700

Course Title

Principles and Practices in Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Learners With Visual Impairment

Department(s)

Description

The history of orientation and mobility (O&M), systems of O&M, techniques of utilizing sensory information for children who are visually impaired, and concepts (e.g., spatial, positional, environmental, and time) taught by teachers of students with visual impairments. Lab experiences to teach pre-cane skills with the use of blindfolds and low-vision simulators in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule