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A learning difficulty used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses
Students typically have difficulties with:
Finding, organising, transcribing and reading materials (reading speed may be slower than their peers, even when transcribed)
Participating in practical activities
Note taking, in particular from boards or presentations
Teaching Strategies
Use LSA for pre tutoring
Seat pupil at front where they can see you clearly
Handouts rather than copying from the board
Enlarged worksheets
Use of ICT
Verbal instructions to support written content
Tactile experiences
Directed questioning
Support aids for visually impaired learners
Support organisation
Extra time
Provide opportunities to record work in a variety of ways
Use visual symbols to support understanding
Clearly organised learning environment
Uncluttered and well organised learning environment
Short spells of visual activity should be interspersed with less demanding activities
Examples of Resources and Classroom-Based Provision
Sloping desk / reading stands
Use of a dictaphone
Light source behind pupil
Handouts of large pieces of writing
Good quality print and photocopying
High colour contrast materials, including on whiteboard
Further Reading
STRATEGY_BANK_-_VISUAL_IMPAIRMENT.pdf191209-support-for-children-and-young-people-with-vision-impairment-in-educational-settings.pdfUseful websites
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References:
Pearson 5 strategies for supporting SEN children in your classroom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15znzFEcH1S41PK1TW9ewJ_DNpb8m-Xr6QCIP6_KR6EE/edit?usp=sharing
St Martin's Areas of need QFT checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16SamvYGDzL7eCB7229gGY0IjCqlrKXxiXtcu1bVlv-M/edit?usp=sharing
St Martin's QFT - Universal Provision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx4pRBu6vq1-eUj19J0fof4u40X9mHOFD30fX3S00og/edit?usp=sharing
University of Cambridge: Visual Impairment: https://www.disability.admin.cam.ac.uk/staff-supporting-disabled-students/teaching-disabled-students/understanding-effects-impairments-4#:~:text=Visual%20impairment%20is%20the%20term,of%20sight%20impairment%20is%20moderate
OUHNHS: What is Vision Impairment? - Vision Awareness Training Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14rKBHl5Ntg
Strategies for Teaching Students with Visual Impairment: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353013224_Strategies_for_Teaching_Students_with_Visual_Impairment
Welsh Government: Support for children and young people with vision impairment in educational settings: https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-12/191209-support-for-children-and-young-people-with-vision-impairment-in-educational-settings.pdf
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