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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Special Education)
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Course: Special Education for the Visually Handicapped (678)
Level: MA/M.Ed. Special Education Semester: Autumn, 2010
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Note: Attempt all questions. Please avoid reproducing from books; your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated. Only hand-written assignments will be accepted.
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)
Q.1 Why do we differentiate the visually handicapped people into two categories? Define and explain each type. (20)
Q.2 Describe the implication of blindness on;
a) Cognitive functioning (10)
b) Educational performance (10)
Q.3 Discuss refractive errors in detail. Support your response with illustrations? (20)
Q.4 Define visual acuity. How is it tested for?
1) Near work. (10)
2) For distance work. (10)
Q.5 Write notes on the following:
1) Structure and functions of the human age (10)
2) Attitudes of the society towards VHC. (10)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Q.1 Define residual vision. Suggest some ways to enhance the visual efficiency of low vision children. (20)
Q.2 Describe the factors affecting visual performance of the children in the classroom. How is this effect minimized by the teachers? (20)
Q.3 Explain the use of optical, non-optical and electronic aid for VHC. (20)
Q.4 What are formal mobility skills? Specify the role of teachers in the development of mobility skills. (20)
Q.5 Write notes on the following:
a) Listening skills. (10)
b) Curricular needs of VHC. (10)