[Blind-international-students] So what is "structured discovery"?

[Dan Weiner]

Would be wonderful if someone gave me a down-to-earth example of structured
discovery mobility training aas anyone I've asked has not given me anything
that makes sense, give me examples from real life please so I can
understand--smile.

Dan W.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-international-students
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Everett Gavel
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 10:57 AM
To: blind-international-students at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blind-international-students] Fw: Job Posting,Cane Travel
Instructor Vancouver Island


----- Original Message ----- 
> Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2014 20:32:40 -0800
> From: "Elizabeth Lalonde" 
> <elizabeth.lalonde at shaw.ca>
> Subject: [rehab] Job Posting, Cane Travel Instructor Vancouver Island
>
> The Pacific Training Centre for the Blind is seeking a 
> Structured-Discovery Blindness Skills and Travel Instructor
>
>
> Type of Job: Part Time Contract
>
> Job Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
> Pay: $28,000 Canadian.
>
> Start Date: ASAP
>
> Note, the job's time structure is flexible. The position can be 
> structured to fit the individual. For example, the person could stay 
> for the duration of the program and work three days a week, or the 
> person could travel to Vancouver Island periodically and work for 
> larger chunks of time. The arrangement will depend on the person's 
> current situation.
>
>
>        We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, 
> excited by new challenges, and interested in working as part of a 
> small, energetic, grassroots organization.
>
> The Pacific Training Centre for the Blind is a Canadian grassroots 
> nonprofit service organization founded and run by blind people.
> Started in 2011, the centre provides services and programs based on a 
> positive and empowering no-limits philosophy of blindness.
>
> Project leaders instill a belief in blind people's own capabilities 
> and in the limitless possibilities open to them and adopt a 
> non-custodial approach (i.e. it is not about sighted people doing 
> things for the blind; it is about blind people doing things for 
> themselves, and it is about blind teachers working with blind students 
> to increase skills and confidence).
>
>
> Blind People In Charge Program: Introduction to Independence
>
> This community-based program provides weekly group classes to blind 
> people in a local area.
> Classes include learning the basics in Braille, travel skills, 
> computer technology, cooking and most importantly a positive 
> perspective on blindness. The Blind People In Charge Program is a 
> building-block program as the centre works to develop a full-fledged 
> intensive structured discovery centre, which will be the first of its 
> kind in Canada.
>
>
> Job Duties and Responsibilities
> 1. Work three-days a week and travel regularly between two Vancouver 
> Island communities - Victoria, BC and Nanaimo, BC.
>
> 2. Provide individualized and group instruction to blind  adults in 
> all areas of the alternative techniques of blindness using the 
> structured discovery approach, with an emphasis on cane travel 
> instruction.
>
> 3. Work directly with rehabilitation
> professionals, individuals, families, groups and communities, to 
> enhance individual and collective positive blindness philosophy.
>
> 4. Provide support to individuals and groups. 
> Offer support and guidance to students throughout their program.
>
> 5. Provide instruction to several adult students in a small group 
> format.
>
> 6. Work with students on achieving goals of independence such as job 
> placements, self employment plans, community work and recreational and 
> social activities.
>
> 7. Develop curriculum to meet the needs of students. Provide skills 
> teaching and testing in measurable formats.
>
> 8. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing 
> progress made and goals to be completed.
>
> 9. Participate and assist in all program activities such as fitness,, 
> skiing, and camping, including on some evenings and weekends.
>
> 10. Function as part of a team and maintain close communication with 
> the director and other Facilitators, and actively participate in staff 
> and other meetings.
>
> 11. Promote the organization's progressive philosophy of blindness and 
> positive attitudes to students, co-workers and others, and provide 
> support and guidance to students throughout their program. Actively 
> represent the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind in public meetings 
> and presentations.
>
> 12. Other duties as assigned
>
> Qualifications
>
> 1. Applicants must possess a National Orientation and Mobility 
> Certification (NOMC), or possess an acceptable equivalent combination 
> of education and work experience in teaching travel and other 
> alternative techniques of blindness using the structured discovery 
> method.
>
> 3. Strong belief in and understanding of the structured discovery 
> model of blindness skills training taught at Federation centres.
>
> 4. Demonstrated belief in a positive philosophy of blindness and the 
> unlimited potential of blind people.
>
> 5. Working knowledge of Braille, adaptive speech and Braille 
> technology, travel with the long white cane, and other aspects of 
> blindness skills training.
>
> 6. Detail orientated with strong organizational skills.
>
> 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
>
> 8. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.
> Ability to work with a variety of people in a diverse range of 
> situations.
>
>
> Please send a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Lalonde, Executive 
> Director, at Elizabeth at pacifictrainingcentre.ca
>
> For more information about the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind, 
> please visit our Website at www.pacifictrainingcentre.ca or contact us 
> info at pacifictrainingcentre.ca 250-590-9048
>
>


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