Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1799b - Teachers of students with visual impairment; special requirements
Rule 99b. The teacher education program for teachers of students with visual impairment shall include a minimum of 30 semester or equivalent hours pursuant to R 340.1781, R 340.1782, and all of the following:
(a) Understand and apply
knowledge of the foundations for the education of students with visual
impairments, including unique characteristics and needs, as well as ethical
considerations relating to students' education.
(b) Research and understand legislation and
policies which impact identification, educational continuum, placement, service
delivery, and outcomes.
(c)
Knowledge of normal development of the visual system, structure and function of
the eye, diseases and disorders of the eye, and their educational
implications.
(d) Understand the
effects of a visual impairment on early development in the following areas:
(i) Cognition.
(ii) Self-help.
(iii) Language.
(iv) Motor skills.
(v) Social emotional interactions.
(e) Interpret eye reports and
other vision-related diagnostic information.
(f) Proficiency in the use and transcription
of the literary braille and nemeth code using a braillewriter and slate and
stylus.
(g) Instructional
strategies for teaching braille and early literacy skills.
(h) Techniques for production of tactile
graphics and instruction of tactile perceptual skills.
(i) Instructional strategies for teaching
communication skills, including adapting materials for students with visual and
unique educational needs.
(j)
Understand and apply knowledge of formal and informal assessments and
evaluations; use resulting data and other information to make service and
programming recommendations; participate in the development of students'
individualized education programs and individualized family service
plans.
(k) Use data to identify
individualized instructional strategies that enhance learning for students with
visual impairments through modification of the environment, adaptation of
materials, and the use of disability-specific methodologies and
technologies.
(l) Systematic
instruction in sensory perceptual skills including, but not limited to, visual,
tactile, and auditory skills.
(m)
Utilize and integrate appropriate technologies to access the general education
curriculum content.
(n) Teach
students to use a variety of adaptive, augmentative, and assistive technologies
to facilitate their own learning in the content areas.
(o) Promote students' development and
concepts of social and independent living skills.
(p) Knowledge of the role and function of a
certified orientation and mobility specialist.
(q) Prepare students to respond to societal
attitudes and actions with positive behavior and self-determination leading to
self-advocacy.
(r) Collaborate with
parents and service providers in educational, public, and private agencies to
support students with visual impairments. Facilitate transitions across all
environments.
(s) The 30 semester
or equivalent hours shall be distributed to prioritize preparation, including
pre-student teaching field experiences in assessing, teaching, and modifying
instruction related to subdivisions (a) to (r) of this subrule for students
with a visual impairment.
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