Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

The University of Cape Town focuses on classroom access for children with visual impairment. Lessons introduce differences in visual conditions, the Expanded Core Curriculum, curriculum differentiation and assistive technology. The emphasis is on creating an environment in which learners can participate, with attention to teaching materials and assessment as well as the physical classroom.

What you will learn

• Identify classroom barriers associated with visual impairment
• Understand the role of the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Adapt teaching materials and assessments for access

Who this suits

Teachers and education staff seeking an introduction to inclusive practice are the main audience. The provider lists a Beginner level; practical implementation benefits from working with the learner, family and relevant support professionals.

Before you enroll

Allow about 13 hours for videos, reading and activities. Different visual conditions affect access differently, so there is no universal adaptation for every child. This course does not qualify someone to diagnose eye conditions or replace individualized educational planning. Check the availability and cost of assistive technology locally, and use school policies and specialist input when adapting materials or assessments for an actual learner.

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Put it into practice

Review a sample worksheet and classroom activity. Identify barriers in layout, instructions and visual information, propose accessible alternatives, and list the questions you would ask a learner before deciding which adaptation to use.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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