Suggestive questions
12 marks
Q1. Explain the concept of curricular adaptation and its
importance in inclusive education for children with visual impairments. Discuss
the process of making reasonable accommodations with suitable examples.
Q2. Describe the pedagogical strategies used in teaching
the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) to visually impaired students. How do
cooperative learning and multisensory teaching enhance their learning outcomes?
Q3. What is the significance of adapting curricular
activities for children with visual impairments? Explain how physical education
and yoga can be modified to meet their needs.
Q4. Discuss the adaptations required for indoor and
outdoor games for visually impaired students. Evaluate the role of
organizations like the Indian Blind Sports Association and Paralympic Committee
of India in promoting sports among them.
6 marks
1)
Explain the concept of curriculum and discuss the need
for a specialized curriculum in special education for visually impaired
learners.
2)
Compare and contrast the developmental, functional, and
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches in special education curriculum
design.
3)
Describe the process of Learning Media Assessment (LMA)
and its significance in determining the appropriate literacy medium for
visually impaired students.
4)
Discuss the techniques of teaching Braille to beginners,
including pre-Braille readiness skills and instructional strategies.
5)
Explain the importance of Orientation and Mobility
(O&M) training for visually impaired individuals. Describe the key
techniques used in pre-cane and cane mobility.
6)
Outline the procedures for training sensory efficiency
(auditory, tactile, residual vision) in children with visual impairments.
Provide examples of activities.
7)
What is reasonable accommodation in inclusive education?
Discuss the planning process with examples for visually impaired students.
8)
Evaluate the effectiveness of cooperative learning and
multisensory teaching strategies in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
9)
How can physical education and yoga be adapted for
students with visual impairments? Provide specific modification strategies.
10) Discuss the
role of agencies like the Paralympic Committee of India and World Blind Cricket
in promoting sports among visually impaired individuals.
11) How does the
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) differ from the Core Curriculum? Explain its
components and relevance in the holistic development of visually impaired
learners.
12) Design a lesson
plan for teaching daily living skills (e.g., dressing, cooking) to a visually
impaired student, incorporating multisensory techniques.
2 marks
- Define
‘hidden curriculum’ and give an example relevant to visually impaired
students.
- List two
roles of a special teacher in curriculum implementation for VI learners.
- What is
Braille reading readiness? Name two pre-Braille skills.
- Name two
optical devices used by low-vision students for print reading.
- Why is
sensory efficiency training critical for VI children?
- Give two
examples of age-appropriate daily living skills for a 10-year-old with VI.
- Differentiate
between curricular adaptation and reasonable accommodation.
- Name two
teaching materials for ECC and their purposes.
- How is
chess adapted for visually impaired players?
- What is
the significance of Abilympics for VI individuals?
- What is
the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach?
- Name two
social interaction skills taught in ECC.
- Why is
reflective teaching important in special education?
- What are
the key components of an IEP for a VI student?
- How does
peer tutoring benefit VI learners?
- List two
mobility aids besides the white cane.
- What is
the role of tactile modeling in teaching daily living skills?
- Name two
creative arts activities adapted for VI students.
- Why is the
Eclectic Approach used in special education?
- What is
the purpose of a Reading Readiness Kit?
- What is
the difference between a knowledge-based and skill-based
curriculum?
- Why is Braille contraction
teaching introduced only after alphabet mastery?
- Name two auditory training
activities for sensory efficiency.
- How does reflective teaching benefit
educators of visually impaired students?
- What is goalball, and how
is it adapted for visually impaired players?