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PLANNING FOR O&M INSTRUCTION THAT SUPPORTS ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL LITERACY. Diane L. Fazzi, Ph.D., COMS Orientation & Mobility Specialist Training Program California State University, Los Angeles. 2010 CTEBVI Conference – Los Angeles. Rationale for Connecting Literacy with O&M Instruction. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PLANNING FOR O&M INSTRUCTION THAT SUPPORTS ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL LITERACY
Diane L. Fazzi, Ph.D., COMS
Orientation & Mobility Specialist Training ProgramCalifornia State University, Los Angeles
2010 CTEBVI Conference – Los Angeles
Rationale for Connecting Literacy with O&M Instruction
•Language is a tool for understanding simple and complex concepts about the world•Conceptual understanding promotes desire to travel•Written and oral communication enhance travel experiences•Curriculum and collaboration are enhanced by integrated instruction•Added value to O&M time with young learners
Literacy Components
Reading Writing Listening Speaking
Supporting Literacy with O&M Reading
Concepts about print Vocabulary development Concept development Identify types of everyday print
information Literary response and problem
solving Writing
Organization Spelling Describing experiences Identify details about setting and
events
Supporting Literacy with O&M
Listening Follow one- and two-step oral
directions Restate oral directions Ask questions to clarify
information Relate experiences in logical
sequences Speaking
Describe people, places and things
Share and ask for information
Describing experiences
Reading and Writing to Support O&M Knowledge and Skills
•Reading•O&M knowledge•O&M skills
•Writing•O&M knowledge•O&M skills
Ideas for Designing O&M Lessons
The Process Review Academic Standards
for student’s grade that relate to literacy
Consult with teacher/family Decide upon timing Develop unit ideas that
embed O&M activities
Example 1 – 1st Grade O&M Student
Review Grade Level Academic Standards
Consult/Develop Related O&M IEP Goal or Unit
Identify Learning Activities
Grade 1: English Language Arts (Reading) Content Standard1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
1.3 Understand that printed materials provide information
Student will locate printed signage on familiar school campus.
Student will match replica signage to locations on school campus where they are posted.
Familiarize to school Practice routes between key locations on school campusLocate and take photos of key informational signs on campusConstruct mapShare map with 1st grade classmatesUse map for small group treasure hunt
Example 2 – 3rd Grade O&M Student
Review Grade Level Academic Standards
Consult/Develop Related O&M IEP Goal or Unit
Identify Learning Activities
Grade 3: English Language Arts (Writing) Content Standard2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Characteristics) 2.2 Write descriptions that use concrete sensory details to present and support unified impressions of people, places, things or experiences.
Student will use the long cane to travel the four sides of a home area residential block
Student will describe key features of a familiar residential block
Practice cane skills in residential block travelEmphasize orientationCreate a tape of interesting sounds found along the blockCollect small samples of leaves, grasses, etc.Construct an auditory and tactile mapCreate a mystery adventure story involving travel in the block – use map and recording to add sensory details
Example 3: Now You Try!1st Grade O&M Student
Review Grade Level Standards
Consult/Develop O&M IEP Goal or Unit
Identify Learning Activities
Grade 1: English Language Arts (Writing) 2.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions
1.8 Spell three- and four-letter short-vowel words and grade-level appropriate sight words correctly.
Student will use visual skills to locate…
Student will use monocular to read…
General Ideas for O&M Activities that Support Literacy for Older Students
•Complete applications – transit or job•Speak to a group – provide an in-service•Listen critically - attend a conference on technology/visual impairment and summarize and critique•Interview others – summarize key points from interview of skilled travelers•Write reflections – keep a travel journal•Research and report – advocate for a change related to an environmental hazard at school or in the community
Q & A ?