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SPED921 – Orientation and Mobility Fundamentals
2018 – S1 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Susan Silveira
Contact via (02) 98720248
Renwick Centre RIDBC
8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday
Kathleen Tait
Lecturer
Bronwen Scott
RIDBC Renwick Centre
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Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MDisabilityStud
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the theory and practice of orientation and mobility (O&M) for children and adults who are blind, have low vision, deafblindness or additional disabilities, within a range of learning environments. Unit content includes an introduction to foundational principles of concept development, spatial orientation and environmental analysis, with practical opportunities to teach and learn orientation and mobility concepts and skills.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Provide instruction in modes of orientation and mobility that promote independence and safety
- Apply orientation concepts to low vision related materials, including Braille and assistive technology devices and mapping
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
- Provide information on the growth and development patterns related to O&M in children with vision impairment, including the common delays in the development of gross and fine motor skills
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Tactile mapping project | 30% | No | 04/05/18 |
| Research paper | 35% | No | 01/06/18 |
| Practical O&M Skills | 35% | No | During campus conference |
Tactile mapping project
Due: 04/05/18
Weighting: 30%
Part A involves creating a tactile map for an individual with vision impairment who is transitioning to a new environment.
Part B involves planning for sessions with the individual, to teach them the skills required to safely and effectively use the tactile map in a chosen environment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Provide instruction in modes of orientation and mobility that promote independence and safety
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
Research paper
Due: 01/06/18
Weighting: 35%
This assessment asks you to construct a research paper on an aspect of O&M of your choice with lecturer approval, that holds implications for O&M instructors of individuals with vision impairment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply orientation concepts to low vision related materials, including Braille and assistive technology devices and mapping
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
Practical O&M Skills
Due: During campus conference
Weighting: 35%
Your capabilities in the following areas will be assessed:
1. Demonstration of O&M teaching skills
2. Performance of O&M techniques
3. Class participation and interaction during the campus conference
4. General O&M knowledge
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Provide instruction in modes of orientation and mobility that promote independence and safety
- Apply orientation concepts to low vision related materials, including Braille and assistive technology devices and mapping
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
- Provide information on the growth and development patterns related to O&M in children with vision impairment, including the common delays in the development of gross and fine motor skills
Delivery and Resources
This unit delivery includes online learning with a campus conference. All learning materials will be available for download in the iLearn site. Students will be required to engage with the iLearn site throughout the session, i.e. prior to, during and following the campus conference. All resources related to Orientation and Mobility practical skills will be provided to students during the campus conference.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply orientation concepts to low vision related materials, including Braille and assistive technology devices and mapping
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
Assessment task
- Research paper
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply orientation concepts to low vision related materials, including Braille and assistive technology devices and mapping
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
- Provide information on the growth and development patterns related to O&M in children with vision impairment, including the common delays in the development of gross and fine motor skills
Assessment tasks
- Tactile mapping project
- Practical O&M Skills
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Provide instruction in modes of orientation and mobility that promote independence and safety
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
- Provide information on the growth and development patterns related to O&M in children with vision impairment, including the common delays in the development of gross and fine motor skills
Assessment tasks
- Tactile mapping project
- Research paper
- Practical O&M Skills
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
Assessment tasks
- Research paper
- Practical O&M Skills
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Provide instruction in modes of orientation and mobility that promote independence and safety
- As a team member, contribute to the adaptation of regular instructional programs to promote O&M knowledge and skills for individuals with vision impairment, including for sport, physical education, daily living, independent travel and practical activities.
- Adapt O&M teaching techniques to address the development and learning attributes of individuals with vision impairment across the age spectrum
Assessment tasks
- Tactile mapping project
- Practical O&M Skills
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment task
- Practical O&M Skills
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 07/01/2018 | Changes made to the Delivery and Resources section. |