Communication and Literacy Skills for Students with Visual Impairments

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

Promoting/teaching communication and literacy skills, including use of assistive technology for communication and literacy (augmentative communication devices, computer-assisted instruction, keyboarding skills, non-optical devices for enhancing reading and writing, etc.) for students with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities. Special emphasis on learning media assessments; assessment of communication and literacy skills for intervention planning, implementation, and program monitoring; accessibility and production of appropriate learning media. Open only to individuals who have completed or are currently enrolled in a Braille class. Course content provided through lectures, demonstrations, observations, and integrated fieldwork. Consent of Instructor required. [3]