EDUC8541 Studies in Vision Impairment 1

2020

4.5

7 x 2.5-hour lectures per semester

1 Admission into BSE-Bachelor of Special Education
1a Admission into MEDEC-Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
1b Admission into MSE-Master of Special Education
1c Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1d Admission into MEDER-Master of Education (Ed Research, Evaluation and Assessment)
1e Admission into MEDGE-Master of Education (Gifted Education)
1f Admission into MEDIB-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
1g Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1h Admission into MEDSA-Master of Education (Studies of Asia)
1i Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1j Admission into MEDECP-Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies) [1.5 years]
1k Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1l Admission into GCEVI-Graduate Certificate in Education (Vision Impairment)
1m Admission into GCESE-Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education)
1n Admission into GCEWS-Graduate Certificate in Education
1o Admission into MEDCPP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac) [1.5 years]
1p Admission into MEDERP-Master of Education (Ed Research, Evaluation and Assessment) [1.5 years]
1q Admission into MEDGEP-Master of Education (Gifted Education) [1.5 years]
1r Admission into MEDIBP-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) [1.5 years]
1s Admission into MEDSEP-Master of Education (Special Education) [1.5 years]
1t Admission into MEDLMP-Master of Education (Leadership and Management) [1.5 years]
1u Admission into MEDSAP-Master of Education (Studies of Asia) [1.5 years]
1v Admission into MEDWSP-Master of Education [1.5 years]
1w Admission into MEDWM-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1x Admission into MEDWMP-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) [1.5 years]
1y Admission into MDPP-Master of Disability Policy and Practice
1z Admission into MDPPA-Master of Disability Policy and Practice [1.5 years]
2 Admission into BAMTEC-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
2a Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2b Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2c Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2d Admission into BLANGMTS-Bachelor of Languages, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2e Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p or 1q or 1r or 1s or 1t or 1u or 1v or 1w or 1x or 1y or 1z)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c or 2d or 2e) and 3))

1 of EDSP9010, EDUC9541 has been successfully completed

This topic is designed to facilitate critical thinking and debate and provide students with the most recent and advanced knowledge in the area of the education of students and young people with vision impairment. It examines the nature of vision impairment and the impact of vision loss on learning. Definitions and terminology relating to vision impairment are appraised and the anatomical and physiological aspects of the visual system are discussed together with the aetiology, incidence and nature of vision loss incurred in major eye diseases and disorders. The background and history of the field, educational principles and management of students and current issues and future trends in services will come into review. This topic has a particular focus on inclusive practices.

This topic aims to:

• examine the body of literature and address the key issues regarding inclusive education of students with vision impairment

• provide students with an understanding of the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary for the development, adaptation and implementation of appropriate curriculum for students with vision impairment in a range of educational settings

• explore current issues and perspectives in the education of children with vision impairment

• provide students with an overview of effective ways of delivering inclusive education to students with vision impairment

• enable students to pursue areas of interest in the field relating to children with vision impairment

• facilitate critical thinking debate relating to issues in education and vision impairment

On completing this topic students will be able to:

• discuss the unique specialised needs of learners who have vision impairment

• describe effective ways of delivering inclusive education to students with vision impairment

• develop an approach to pedagogy that is reflective of the philosophy of inclusion and grounded in the provision of appropriate management procedures, specific accommodations and positive learning outcomes, for students with vision impairment

• define the vision specific learning areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum and discuss the interface between it and the regular curriculum