Introduction
This Certificate in Visual Impairment (15 credit Hours) has the following objectives.
1. Orientate learners about the field of special education/inclusive education.
2. Make students understand the assessment and teaching practices related to the chosen disability area in the field of special education/inclusive education.
Eligibility Criteria
At least 14 years of education with 45% marks.
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
Scheme of studies of Certificate in Visual Impairment (15 credit)
Course outlines of Certificate in Visual Impairment (VI)
|
8473 |
Special Education for Visually Children |
03 CH |
|
8474 |
Braille Practice Course: Urdu |
03 CH |
|
8475 |
Braille Practice Course: English |
03 CH |
|
8476 |
Independence training for the Visually Handicapped |
03 CH |
|
8329 |
School Observations |
03 CH |
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Semesters
Workshop
The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/ adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).