D.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment), commonly known as D.Ed. Spl.Ed. (VI), is a two-year diploma programme that equips future teachers with the knowledge and practical skills required to educate children who are blind or have low vision.
The programme focuses on:
- Understanding visual impairment
- Child development and psychology
- Braille reading and writing
- Orientation and mobility training
- Assistive and adaptive technologies
- Inclusive classroom practices
- Curriculum adaptation
- Educational assessment
- Individualized teaching strategies
- Rehabilitation and community-based support
The course combines classroom instruction with extensive practical training, internships, school visits, and teaching practice to ensure graduates are ready for real-world educational environments.