Curriculum : Courses Offered - Fall 2010
All classes held on the Governor Morehead School for the Blind campus in Raleigh unless otherwise noted. Directions
Registration for Fall 2010 begins March 15, 2010
The following courses are being offered through North Carolina Central University's Visual Impairment Training Program.
- EDEC 5501 Introduction to Visual Impairments - 3 credit hours - Dr. Harris. This course is an on-line course.
- EDEC 5502 Introduction to Braille Code - 1 Credit Hour - Dr. Wormsley. This course is on-line and has 4 face to face classes.
- EDEC 5508 Technology for the Visually Impaired - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Harris. This is Face-to-Face class with Teleclassroom capabilities.
- EDEC 5601 Structure and Function of the Eye - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Walker. This is Face-to-Face class with Teleclassroom capabilities.
- EDEC 5602 Teaching Braille and Communications Skills - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Wormsley. This is a Hybrid on-class with some face to face classes.
- EDEC 5631 Assessment and Planning for Diverse Learners with Visual Impairments - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Harris. This is a Hybrid on-line class with some face to face classes.
- EDEC 5606 Praxis I - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Walker. Permission of Instructor Required. This is a face to face course.
- EDEC 5605 Sensory Motor - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Walker. Permission of Instructor Required. This is a face to face course.
- EDEC 5696 Practicum in VI - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Harris. Hours Arranged
- EDEC 5697 Practicum in O&M - 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Walker. Hours Arranged
- EDEC 5530 Practicum in VRT – 3 Credit Hours - Dr. Walker. Hours arranged
Current students need to complete the distance education registration form that can be found at http://ariel.acc.nccu.edu/divisionofExtendedStudies/dised/decover.htm . Registration for Spring 2010 begins October 21 st . After you have completed the form, fax it to 919-530-5353.
Do Not Fax Directly to Distance Education.
Fee payment information is located at http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/tuitionandfees/index.cfm . Failure to pay your fees by the deadline on the distance education form will result in your schedule being dropped.
The textbooks required for fall classes are:
- EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments
Holbrook, M. C. & Koenig, A. (2005). Foundations of Education, Second Edition, Volume 1, History and Theory of Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments. New York: AFB Press. ISBN 0-89128-340-4
(*You will need the second volume for Methods & Materials, so you may want to go ahead and buy the 2 volume set)
Barraga, N. C. & Erin, J. N. (2001). Visual impairments and learning (4th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro - Ed. ISBN: 0-89079-868-0
Erin, J. N. & Spungin S. (2004). When you have a visually impaired student with multiple disabilities in your classroom: A guide for teachers. New York: AFB Press. 0-89128-873-2 - EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Braille Code
Both texts are from SCALARS Publishing - Phone Number (901) 737-0001
**Ashcroft, S. C., Sanford, L. D., & Koenig, A. J. (2001). New programmed instruction in braille (3 rd Ed.). Germantown, TN: SCALARS Publishing. ISBN 0-9712139-0-9
**Koenig, A. J., Sanford, L. D., & Ashcroft, S. C. (2001). NPIB companion reader (3 rd Ed.). Germantown, TN: SCALARS Publishing. (Use the 4th edition if available). ISBN 0-9712139-1-7 **Check with instructor about other materials, such as braille paper, that may be needed prior to the start of class. - EDEC 5504 - Specialized Braille Code
Roberts, H. Krebs, B., & Taffet, B., (1979). Introduction to Braille Mathematics. American Printing House for the Blind. Louisville, KY. ISBN: 0-8444-0190-0. Order from APH 1800-223-1839 - EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in VI
No Additional Texts - EDEC 5607 - O&M Praxis II
Fazzi, D. L. & Petersmeyer, M. A., (2001). Imagining the possibilities: Creative approaches to orientation and mobility instruction for persons who are visually impaired. AFB Press: New York. ISBN: 0-89128-382-X. Phone Number 1-800-232-3044 - EDEC 5608 - O&M for Special Populations
Blacsh, B. B., Welsh, R. L., & Weiner, W. R. (1997). Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, Second Edition. New York: AFB Press. ISBN 0-89128-946-1 - EDEC 5696 - Professional Practicum in VI
No Additional Texts - EDEC 5697 - Professional Practicum in O&M
No Additional Texts
Please Note: Classes located in Lineberry Hall may be available over the NC Information Highway. Please call your faculty advisor for information.
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