Syllabus

Course Code: BSE-301    Course Name: Intervention and Teaching Strategies

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Theoretical Perspectives
1.1 Difference among Methods, Approaches and Strategies
1.2 Intervention – Concept, Scope and Importance
1.3 Intervention for lately blinded students – Role of Special teachers/educators
1.4 Mediated teaching-learning – Concept, Need and Procedure
1.5 Developing 21st Century Skills
1.6 Enriched teaching for Concept development: Converting visual concepts into accessible experiences
2 Mathematics
2.1 Coping with Mathematics phobias
2.2 Conceptualization of Mathematical ideas – Processes and Challenges for Children with Visual Impairment
2.3 Preparation and Use of tactile materials
2.4 Mental arithmetic abilities – Concept, Importance and Application
2.5 Evaluation procedures with special reference to the Needs of Children with Visual Impairment
3 Science
3.1 Providing first-hand experience in the class and the school environment
3.2 Inclusive/collaborative learning for laboratory work
3.3 Science Teaching Learning Materials and Equipment: i) Preparation and use of TLM,
ii) Locating and procuring Science equipment
3.4 Problem solving and Learning by doing approach for Visually Impaired students
3.5 Evaluation procedure with particular reference to Practicals and Adaptations in Examination questions
4 Social Science
4.1 Techniques of preparation and presentation of adapted Tactile maps, Diagrams, and Globe
4.2 Procuring, adapting and use of different types of models
4.3 Organizing field trips
4.4 Teaching Skills: Dramatization, Narration, Explanation, Story-telling, and Role play
4.5 Evaluation of concepts and skills in social science with particular reference to Geography
5 Teaching of Children with Low Vision
5.1 Visual Stimulation: Concept and Procedure
5.2 Selection of an appropriate medium of reading and writing
5.3 Techniques and procedures for developing reading and writing skills
5.4 Orientation and Mobility for low vision children
5.5 Classroom management – Seating arrangement, adjustable furniture, illumination, non-reflecting surfaces and colour contrast
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