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Teaching Methods for Students with Visual Impairments
Orientation and Mobility for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment
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Summer 2024 Schedule and Books


Teaching Methods for Students with Visual Impairments

  • Dates: 5/15-7/3/24
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 4:30-7:10
  • Instructor: Dr. Nehrbass
  • Technology: Technology: Web-conference
  • Participation: NET: All students participate from home
    • Books:
    • Holbrook, M.C., McCarthy, T., & Kamei-Hannan, C. (Eds) (2017). Foundations of Education (3rd Ed). Volume II. Instructional strategies for teaching children and youths with visual impairments. NY: AFB Press. ISBN: 978-0-89128-339-3

Orientation and Mobility for Students with Visual Impairments

  • Hybrid course: 5/13-6/24/24
  • The first several weeks of this class meet asynchronously.
  • In-person lab: June 14-15
  • Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Avila
    • Books:
    • Book: Pogrund, R. L., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2017). Partners in orientation and mobility. AFB Press, NY, NY.

Other VI Consortium Grant Courses

Below are other Summer courses offered through the grant section at Mason; registration is through Blackboard. Please consult with Patriot Web and the Bookstore for books and schedule information.

  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Collaborative Teamwork to Support Students with Significant Disabilities (EDSE 663 synchronous course)