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This course is aimed at professionals in the educational field in charge of detecting, evaluating and intervening in children with visual disorders and alterations, as well as all those interested in acquiring knowledge related to psychoeducatio...

University degree

125 h

Online

5 ECTS (Créditos)

Qualification of Psychoeducational Intervention in Students with Visual Impairment

University Degree in Psychoeducational Intervention in Students with Visual Impairment with 5 ECTS University Credits.

Homologado Oposiciones
The permanent training courses are valid to score in the scale of teaching competitive examinations, having a minimum duration of 125 hours (5 ECTS credits), to contribute up to a maximum of 2 POINTS in the Section of "Other merits" that are collected in all the Calls for Competitive Examinations of the Spanish territory, according to the R.D. 276/2007 of February 23rd (BOE 2/3/2007) of Access to the Public Teaching Function. These courses are also valid for the scale corresponding to the statewide transfer competition, according to Royal Decree 1364/2010 of October 29th. Each call for each course has a duration of 22 days following the methodological and evaluation guidelines established and applied by the Antonio de Nebrija University, an institution that provides the highest quality guarantees.

The duration of the courses in Catalonia must not exceed 10 hours per week and in Castilla y León 20 hours per week to be taken into account in full according to the latest bulletins published (DOGC nº 6205 of 3/9/2012 and BOCYL nº 241 of 16/12/2014), so we have adapted the period of realization of the same (Catalonia: 125 hours-13 weeks) (Castilla y León: 125 hours-7 weeks courses).

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Objectives

Differentiate between the concepts of disability, impairment and handicap.

To know the teaching-learning process and attention to diversity.

To describe the most general aspects of visual impairment.

Summarize the intervention process in students with this type of disability.

To intervene psychoeducationally with the students to improve as much as possible their school integration.

Why choose Psychoeducational Intervention in Students with Visual Impairment?

Imagine a classroom. A space where each child approaches learning from his or her unique world. Now, imagine that one of those children can't see. Everything changes, doesn't it? Teaching, resources, interactions...Everything! This is where Psychoeducational Intervention for Students with Visual Impairment comes in, an indispensable tool for any educator or professional who really wants to reach every student, without exceptions.

This course is not just theory; it is a doorway to action, change and true inclusion in the classroom. Why is it crucial? Because teaching a visually impaired student requires much more than goodwill. It requires understanding how the brain works without visual information and how to build effective learning based on other senses. Here, we explain how this intervention can transform the way you teach and open up possibilities you never imagined.

What is psychoeducational intervention for students with visual impairment?

It is more than just adapting materials in Braille or using audio texts. It is a global strategy that focuses on getting to know the student, on understanding their individual needs and on how psychology and pedagogy can merge to develop their potential. It is about guiding the student in their educational process, giving them the tools to learn and enjoy every step, regardless of the absence of vision.

This Psychoeducational Intervention in Students with Visual Impairment course is designed for those teachers who want to go a step further and make a real difference in the development of their students. You will learn to adapt your teaching methods, create an accessible environment and, above all, become a real educational guide.

Why is this course necessary?

Visual impairment is not just about total blindness. There are unique degrees, needs and challenges that each student faces in his or her own way. That's why a one-size-fits-all approach won't do. This course will teach you to identify each particular situation and tailor your resources and strategies for each student to reach their goals.

Some key points you'll learn:

Multisensory Learning Strategies: If they can't see, their other senses will be key. Learn how to take advantage of them to make the learner feel motivated and capable.

Adapting the learning environment: It's not enough to just change a couple of materials. We show you how to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom for everyone.

Resources and support technologies: From accessibility tools to the use of state-of-the-art technologies, you will be able to give your students the best resource.

This course is more than theory; it is designed so that, from day one, you can apply everything you have learned. Because real change in the classroom starts with a teacher who knows and has the right tools.

The psychology behind teaching students with visual impairment

Here we are not just here to adapt curricula, but to understand how these students learn and how they feel. Psychology plays a key role, and this course gives you the knowledge you need to be more than a teacher; to be a facilitator of learning.

Psychoeducational intervention also focuses on student autonomy. Why? Because one of the main objectives is for the learner to be independent. With the right techniques, you give them the ability to explore and learn at their own pace and on their own terms.

Also, this course will give you insight into possible emotional challenges that may arise. Because being a visually impaired student in a typical classroom is not easy, and real inclusion goes beyond academics.

Who is this course for?

Any education professional who wants to be more than just a teacher, who wants to be someone who changes lives. If you are a teacher, educational psychologist, educational counselor or simply someone who wants to see a change in the education system, this course is for you.

This program is also perfect for parents and guardians of children with visual impairments, as it will give them an in-depth and practical perspective on how they can support their children's academic and emotional development from home.

The advantages of online training tailored to your pace

We know that time is money, which is why this course is designed for you to take it at your own pace. From the comfort of your home, office or wherever you want, you can access each module at your convenience. In addition, you will have downloadable materials, explanatory videos and practical exercises that will allow you to advance and apply your knowledge without complications.

Learning that opens doors to inclusion

When you take this course, you are not just getting one more title for your resume; you are investing in something much deeper: in the ability to positively impact the lives of your students. You are giving them the possibility to learn, to develop and to feel part of a society that values and respects them. This is the true purpose of psychoeducational intervention with students with visual impairment.

Ready for change?

This is the time to take the next step, to step out of the comfort zone and prepare yourself to teach with purpose. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand and apply the best strategies for working with students with visual impairments, and your students will notice, value, and remember you forever.

You're ready to change?

Content

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 1. DISABILITY AND SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS (SEN)

Concept of disability

Difference between disability, impairment and handicap

Types of disability

- Physical disabilities

- Sensory disabilities

- Other disabilities: mental illness, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability

The concept of Specific Educational Support Needs (SEN)

The importance of Inclusive Schooling

UNIT DIDACTIC 2. TEACHING AND ATTENTION TO DIVERSITY

The teaching-learning process

What to teach: educational objectives

Methodological principles

Planning the teaching process

Attention to diversity in schools

- Importance of attention to diversity in educational centers

- Principles of intervention

Measures of attention to diversity from the didactic programming

Programs of attention to diversity

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 3. VISUAL DISABILITY

Visual disability

Anatomophysiology of the visual apparatus

Etiology

Classification

TEACHING UNIT 4. CHARACTERISTICS OF PUPILS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY

Students with visual impairment

- Most common types of visual impairment

- Needs of students with blindness

- Needs of students with visual impairment

Needs of adults with blindness

TEACHING UNIT 5. IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CARE IN PUPILS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY

Concept and objectives of early care

- Concept of early care

- Objectives of early care

Early care recipients

- Levels of intervention in early care

Basic principles of early care

Comprehensive care. Coordination with other services (health, schools, social services)

- Comprehensive care

- Collaboration between ordinary and specific services

UNIT DIDACTIC 6. CURRICULAR ADAPTATIONS

Curricular adaptations

- Types of adaptations

Criteria for the elaboration of curricular adaptations in students with visual impairment and methodological guidelines

- Use of educational resources and technical aids

- Methodological orientations

Adaptations of the elements of the curriculum for students with visual impairment

UNIT DIDACTIC 7. GENERAL PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES

Educational intervention

General aspects of psychoeducational intervention

General principles of educational intervention in Students with Specific Needs

UNIT DIDACTIC 8. SPECIFIC PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES IN PUPILS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY

Early psychoeducational intervention in students with visual impairment

- Early intervention in the visually impaired

- Intervention model

- Evaluation and assessment of children with visual impairment

Techniques of prevention, detection and diagnosis and intervention of visual impairment

Communication and access to information in the psychoeducational intervention of the visually impaired student

- ICT

- The Braille system

UNIT DIDACTIC 9. HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY IN PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION FOR PUPILS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY

Introduction to the resources necessary in psychoeducational intervention for students with visual impairment

Human resources

Recursos materiales

Medidas concretas para la atención a la diversidad

- Medidas de carácter curricular

- Medidas de carácter organizativo

Nuevas tecnologías aplicadas a la educación especial en discapacitados visuales

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 10. INTERVENTION OF FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY

The family

- Concept of cohabitation units. Concept of family

- Types of families and their influence on the person with disabilities

- The family in its social network and extra cohabitation environment

Family intervention

Intervention programs or models

- Habitual caregivers

- Perception of self-competence

- Family system

- Professional system

Intervention strategies

Proposals for action

- Reception program

- Individual follow-up program

- Group programs

Intervention with the family of the visually impaired

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge that will allow them to carry out psychoeducational interventions in children with visual impairment. This University Course on Psychoeducational Intervention in Students with Visual Impairment is accredited by the ANTONIO DE NEBRIJA UNIVERSITY with 5 European University Credits (ECTS), being eligible for the Public Administration's employment exchange and competitive examinations (Course approved for competitive examinations of the Ministry of Education, section 2.5, Royal Decree 276/2007)..

Who is it aimed at?

This course is aimed at professionals in the educational field in charge of detecting, evaluating and intervening in children with visual disorders and alterations, as well as all those interested in acquiring knowledge related to psychoeducational intervention in students with special educational needs. .

Career opportunities

After completing the training, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills that will increase your job prospects in the following sectors: early childhood, primary and secondary education centers, special education centers, special education associations, educational reinforcement, psychoeducational intervention and stimulation centers.

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