Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBE Quarterly Volume 60(3)

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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; Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2016 5 Curriculum The curriculum of the weeklong summer camp experience focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and was sponsored by a national consumer organization. The camp was advertised within the blind community by the organization as an opportunity to build awareness and efficacy in students with visual impairment for learning and eventually working in STEM fields. About ten weeks before camp, participants were contacted by telephone and/or email and encouraged to select a STEM area of interest. Throughout the subsequent weekly calls the students were coached to generate an inquiry-based question for use during the camp (Shaheen, 2013.) No restrictions were placed on the students in terms of acceptable topics. However, some students did require a bit of guidance in forming a testable question. After students defined their area of interest, they conducted background research, developed an investigation plan and generated a supply list of necessary materials. Students kept an investigation journal detailing their ideas, questions, and plans. This information was emailed to the camp director and shared with the content experts who mentored the 32

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