EDVI 6203 - Braille Instructional Practices and Procedures

Instructional practices for developing and supporting Braille usage and mastery in children who are visually impaired will be the focus of this course. This includes, but is not limited to, UAB and EBAE codes, the Nemeth Code, braille graphics (maps, charts, etc.), and an overview of other braille codes (e.g., music, other languages).  The course will also look at alternate communication and literacy for children who are blind/visually impaired, but who have additional disabilities that do not allow them to use conventional braille or braille methods.  Determining whether braille is viable for a child will be included in IEP statements, as well as the development braille goals. Candidates will learn how to estimate time needed per child - depending on individual needs and supporting a child’s IFSP/IEP.

Current braille technology will be demonstrated and explained (e.g., refreshable braille), and how to teach the use of braille equipment.This will include use of the basic Perkins brailler, slate and stylus, computerized and other sophisticated braille equipment, the abacus, calculators, GPS and its uses, daily living equipment (braille watches and alarms, labels, etc.), and other relevant tactile equipment.

Credits: 4

Lecture hours: 4
Course/lab fee: $