Key Details
- Categories
- Workshop
- Course Code
- CPE23QBLP
- Start Date
- 18 October 2023
- Time
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Course Information
Published in 2021, the Queensland Braille Learning Progression details the general stages of braille-related skill development unique to those who access literacy through touch. Intended to support the learning and teaching of braille literacy skills for babies through to young people working from emergent to early independent stages of reading, this progression is appropriate for use by a range of professionals involved in the education of children who are blind or have low vision. An assessment tool is also available to assist in tracking progress over time.
In this interactive workshop, participants will be supported to understand the structure and language of the progression and how it may be applied in a range of contexts.
Through discussion and practical activities, participants will build confidence and strategies for using the progression in their unique professional environment while consolidating or expanding their knowledge of key components needed to develop proficient tactile readers. Application of the progression to children from birth through to teenage learners with complex needs will be covered.
You can learn more about the great work being done by Christine Casey and the Education Queensland team through the podcast we recorded recently: NextSense Institute Podcast Episode 102
This event will be held at the Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie University. Accommodation and transport details are located here.
Presenter
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Christine Casey
Head of Department - Braille Literacy, Statewide Vision impairment Services, Department of Education QueenslandWith over twelve years teaching experience within Australia and the Asia Pacific region, Christine has directly taught over 80 braille-using students and indirectly supported many more. A touch reader herself, Christine is a passionate advocate for braille and the independence and opportunities proficiency in the code provides people with vision impairment. Christine joined Statewide Vision Impairment Services in 2020 to lead the development of the Queensland Braille Learning Progression. Since the completion of this project she has continued with SVIS working with teachers and school teams across the state to lead and support the teaching and learning of braille.
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Alison Jones
Deputy Principal Statewide Vision Impairment Services QueenslandWith 38 years teaching experience in the field of vision impairment, Alison is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and their families. Having held many roles within Queensland, including AVT-VI, over 20 years leading a vision specific early childhood program and 10 years as the Queensland statewide verifier in vision impairment, Alison brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her position of manager of Statewide Vision impairment Services, which she commenced in 2019. As manager of SVIS, Alison is guiding her team through a process of review and renewal of services, including initiating new enterprises, such as the Braille project.
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