Introduction to Vision - The Gift of Seeing

Course overview

The Gift of Seeing Introduction to vision discusses vision development and terminology common conditions of the eyes and ways to support individuals with visual challenges specifically children The learner will be introduced to how vision develops and works how to recognize possible vision concerns various forms of vision screenings that can be used to assess an individuals vision problems and adaptations and assistive technology that help individuals with visual impairments grow learn and thrive These strategies will support people with delayed visual skills or eye impairments as well as those with more complex needs and significant vision impairments The six sections included are Introduction to the Little Light House How Do We Learn to See Common Conditions of the Eye Vision Screenings and Examinations Strategies for Vision Interventions and Movement Equals Learning There are quizzes after each section and a final quiz at the end of the course To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course from Little Light House the learner must score an 85 percent or higher on the final The certificate will be issued after the learner successfully completes the quizzes the course is evaluated and the feedback form is submitted Objectives Become familiar with the mission, vision and purpose of Little Light House Possess a basic understanding of the visual system and how it develops Understand the complexity of the visual system including visual acuity visual fields visual skills and their relationship to one another Identify how a child develops various vision skills and how deficiencies in those skills may impact other areas of development Recognize the importance of proper and enhanced lighting in learning environments Understand visual behaviors or red flags that may require further screening by a professional Learn about visual screeners to help determine if vision might be affecting learning Identify strategies to support a student with visual deficiencies in the classroom or home Explore the relationship between the visual and vestibular systems and the importance movement plays in learning Identify different types of sensory motor and visual skills necessary for reading and writing