Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBEQ.61.2.Spring.2016

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 12 Practicum is an essential piece of the EL VISTAâ„¢ model. Research supports the effectiveness of a mentor relationship with hands-on practice as a means to promote development of knowledge and skills in early intervention providers (Dunst, Trivette, & Deal, 2011). Trainees in the program are paired with EIVI professionals currently working in the field. The trainees accompany their mentor on five separate visits with one "case study" family. During the visits, the trainee is required to complete a family interview, assessment, and three separate interventions. Trainees submit personal reflections about each session including self- identification of strengths and areas for improvement. Formative and summative feedback is provided at several junctures throughout the practicum-year, such as a) therapy intervention plan evaluations, b) field mentor and university supervisor evaluations, c) pre/post student surveys, d) practicum family evaluations, and e) video review of practicum sessions. 46

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