Newport, University of Wales, Certificate, Mobility and Orientation in Education
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months: 12 - 18 |
The focus of the course is on the development of subject knowledge and the practical skills required to successfully become a qualified mobility specialist in the education of children and young people with visual impairment; there is opportunity to gain practical experience during the taught sessions, within the workplace and when undertaking a teaching placement; participants undertake a teaching placement of 15 consecutive days at the end of the year, as well as in-house experience within their individual workplace; students gain a thorough understanding of the world of the child or young person with little or no sight including: Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the eye; visual impairments and their effect on child development; assessment of vision and visual functioning; assessment of mobility and designing programmes; low vision aids which assist mobility; how children learn and the importance of play; working with parents; statutory assessment process; voluntary provision; transition from school to work; social inclusion; counselling; health and safety issues; child protection; professional development.
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