Case study and critical reflection involving assessment of impact of VI on learning for an individual (4500 words equivalent)

Written report

The eye, brain and vision.
How sight develops, the range and causes of sight loss, how vision impairments are identified 
Ocular and cerebral of vision impairment, their educational implications of the pathology and treatment of eye conditions
The theory and application of current ophthalmic practice and protocols 
Commonly used clinical and functional procedures for assessing how learners with VI process visual information
How low vision devices make effective use of functional vision
The impact of vision impairment on the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of VI learners and on their families
The relationship between vision impairment and the development of communication skills and on the cognitive, emotional and social development of learners with VI and ways to minimise these

The Visually Impaired Learner - 7501QTVI

The Visually Impaired Learner

Critically review methods of assessment of functional vision and touch, and evaluate the implications for teaching and learning and environmental adaptation

Demonstrate critical understanding of the range and population of VI learners and evaluate the impact of a visual impairment on development.

Critically evaluate assessment areas such as mobility, access technology and use of low vision aids

Demonstrate critical understanding of key concepts in relation to the formal clinical assessment and functional visual assessment