Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

SpEd 540 Foundations of Education for the Visually Impaired Learner

Provides historical educational background for students with visual impairments, common eye conditions, basic eye anatomy, and overview of instructional strategies with emphasis on the expanded core curriculum. Introduces Grade I braille and tactile graphics production. Addresses instructional considerations for diverse learners with vision loss, including additional disabilities and deafblindness.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SpEd 418/SpEd 518 and admission to the program.
  • Up one level
  • 500