Online Course #2 (Spring 2020): Recognizing and Building Abstract Thinking in the Child with Visual Impairment (1.5 Credits)

This is a completed event.

Description:

This online, self-paced tutorial is free of charge to professionals in Virginia who want to learn more about working with children who are blind or visually impaired.* These courses were developed at the Perkins School for the Blind. Those who register before the given deadline for each will be sent a code that will allow access for varying periods of time, depending on length of tutorial (dates are specified) to complete that tutorial at their convenience, 24/7. At the end of that tutorial, each participant will choose from “ACVREP” (includes their logo), “Continuing Education,” or “Professional Development.” People may take one course, or as many as they want.

Learning Objectives Participants will be able to:

  • distinguish between concrete and abstract thinking;
  • describe the value of abstract thinking in a child’s educational development; and
  • design learning activities that develop abstract thinking.

Participants will earn 1.5 ACVREP, CTLE credits, or Continuing Education credits by completing an online quiz. You will be provided with a self-paced tutorial using video clips and other resources related to this topic.

Target Audience: This is a web-based, self-guided professional development activity for TVIs, O&Ms, Teachers of the students with Deaf-Blindness or visual impairment with additional disabilities, and Rehabilitation Specialists.

Registration for this course ends at 4:00 pm on Jan. 24, 2020. Course access is Jan. 25 – Feb. 26, 2020.

After the registration period ends, you will receive a voucher (coupon) code, and can then take the course at your convenience from any location, within a specified time period, as detailed above.

 

Date(s):


1/25/2020 - 2/26/2020

Contact(s):

Dr. Debbie Pfeiffer
(540) 414-5249
Debbie.pfeiffer@vsdb.k12.va.us

Tag(s):

Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Professional Development Professional Resources Related Services Vision Impairment