ECC CH 1
It is abbreviated ECC
What is Expanded Core Curriculum (cover)
The 9 areas of the ECC
What are Compensatory Access, O&M, Assistive Technology, Sensory Efficiency, Independent Living, Social Interaction, Recreation & Leisure, Career Education, Self-Determination (pp. 18-26)
Skill that is learned incidentally by sighted children, however needs to be taught through hands on experiences for children who are blind. Example: clothing preferences.
What is Choice Making (p. 471)
Major factors influencing negative attitude
What are:
Lack of positive reports (what can others do?)
Lack of exposure to peers with visual impairments (mainstream v. resource room)
Lack of access to role models with visual impairments (exposure ‡ personal)
“I wish…” statements. (focus on what can happen)
Lack of personal knowledge (self-advocacy)
Fears & self-consciousness (teens)
They are responsible for many areas, such as assessment, instruction, adapting curriculum, guidance, collaboration
Who are TVI's (p. 9)
The types of early ECC experiences children have from birth to 3.
What are: (see p. 17)
The components of self-determination
What are self-knowledge, assertiveness, informed decision making, problem solving & goal setting, self-directed and self-regulated behavior (p. 473)
The percentage of children who are blind that are receiving braille instruction
What is 10%
Learning through casual observation
What is incidental learning? (p. 9)
Who are TVI, O&M, gen ed. Teacher, other specialists, an admin, student’s parents or guardians, student (occasionally advocate or Regional Center) (Occasional transition classroom teacher)
The ways the TVI can teach self-determination skills
What are modeling, practice, instruction (pp. 481-486)
Tools for successful collaboration with gen. ed. teacher
What are:
-Order books early
-Provide adequate materials (flash cards, paper, etc.)
-Arrange work station prior to start of school