[Pibe-division] Question about Becoming a TVI

[Marianne Denning]

He will need a computer for most of the programs.

On 2/25/14, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
> Kaiti, My original degree was guidance and counseling.  He would need
> to see what the requirements of different programs are.  Some do
> require a degree in education and others do not.  He can check them
> out by going to the websites of the different programs.
>
> On 2/25/14, Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> My name is Kaiti Shelton and I am a college student in Ohio.  I am
>> writing because I know someone who seriously wants to become a TVI and
>> needs some additional resources.  I hope no one minds that I am
>> writing on someone else's behalf, as he currently does not have
>> internet access.
>>
>> The major concern for him at this point is that he is unsure he will
>> be able to get into a masters program with the degree he will have by
>> the end of next year (He's working on earning a B.S in psychology).  I
>> am sure that the skills he has gained in his degree program will be
>> useful in teaching, but I know that typically those who become TVIs
>> start by earning special education or intervention specialist degrees.
>>  Is it possible for someone with an undergrad degree in psych to go on
>> to get into a TVI masters program?  He is aware that there might be a
>> steep learning curb in terms of learning teaching techniques, how to
>> write lesson plans, etc, but he's willing to rise to the challenge.
>>
>> Any advice or resources would be appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> Kaiti
>>
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
>


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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053