Course: BAR1141: Basic Braille Literacy and Numeracy

General Introduction

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	Welcome to this module entitled “BAR1141: Basic Braille Literacy and Numeracy” which will be delivered to you in a blended mode where the face-to-face session will be reinforced by online sessions! You are encouraged to actively participate in all activities after having read the required resources.

Module aim

This module presents basic braille literacy and numeracy. It focuses on the acquisition of basic skills in reading and writing braille to better meet the educational needs of people with visual difficulties. This is envisaged to help you master more advanced concepts related to braille in other modules that will come after this one. The system of braille in use is British English Braille with a capital sign.

Module overall Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic Braille Literacy and Numeracy, different parts of the Brailler and other braille writing equipment, and proper storage of braille equipment.
Transcribe written materials from print to basic braille and vice-versa
Search for up-to-date information related to braille and assistive resources via the Internet and libraries
Contribute to campaigns, debates, and popular media related to Braille writing and assistive resources

Teaching, learning strategies

The best way to cover and achieve the learning outcomes, the resources will be given to you together with the e-tivities with clearly indicated the task and resources related to the activity, you are requested to check the deadline each activity, be active, share ideas with classmates, for assessment online quiz for self-checking understanding and final quiz for evaluation a completed unit, and forum discussion for learning and assessment will be provided as well. you will interact with your facilitator in both mode of delivery face to face and online (live video conference will be organized apart from the resources that will be given to you, you are requested to do more research.

General resources

1. Study Manual: Click here to download the detailed module and keep it on your gadget

2. References: Click here

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1. Welcome message

Welcome to this module entitled BAR1143: Assistive Resources for Learners with Visual Difficulties which will be delivered to you in blended mode where face to face session will be reinforced by online sessions! You are encouraged to actively participate in all activities after having read required resources.

2. Module aim

This module aims at introducing you to various types of assistive resources for people with visual difficulties. It also intends to inform about the importance and use of assistive resources.

3. Module overall learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

i.  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assistive resources and their           importance in education of persons with visual difficulties,

ii.  Use various and appropriate types of assistive resources for persons with visual difficulties,

iii.  Design/Produce, research and share the assistive resources by using local available materials as well as online resources.

iv.  Advocate for usage of Assistive Resources to improve information sharing with persons with visual difficulties and other difficulties.

4. Teaching, Learning strategies, and assessment strategies.

The best way to cover and achieve the learning outcomes, the resources will be given to you together with the e-tivities with clearly indicated the task and resources related to the activity, you are requested to check the deadline each activity, be active, share ideas with classmates, for assessment online quiz for self-checking understanding and final quiz for evaluation a completed unit, and forum discussion for learning and assessment will be provided as well. you will interact with your facilitator in both mode of delivery face to face and online (live video conference will be organized apart from the resources that will be given to you, you are requested to do more research.

5. Facilitators 'contacts:
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This study manual contains all the content you will need for this CPD. However, this is not the only resource available since in following sections, you may find links, videos or other resources that will help you to learn this module.