BLS 5920 - Orientation and Mobility with Children

This course will provide strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to children. Assessment techniques and methods for teaching the orientation and mobility curriculum (indoor travel to business travel) to children, including those with multiple disabilities or deaf-blindness will be presented. In addition, strategies for teaching areas specific to children, such as body image, sensory-motor, concept development, and cortical visual impairment will be addressed. The focus will be on practical application in educational settings.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to masters in Orientation and Mobility, Orientation and Mobility for Children, Teaching Children with Visual Impairment/Orientation and Mobility for Children, and Graduate Certificate in Orientation and Mobility.