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I am vice-chair of the Association of Blind and Partially Sighted Teachers and Students (ABAPSTAS). We have many blind and partially sighted members teaching (and training for qualifications to teach) in all sectors of education, including primary. Personally, I am not sufficiently well informed about the "TTA criteria for teacher competencies across subject areas" but I'm sure we must have members who are. We also have many members who are dealing with barriers to employment and training for visually impaired teachers on a practical level. If you would like to e-mail me direct, or telephone me, I'd be happy to discuss this further. I am based in the Personnel Department at the University of Sheffield. My direct dial telephone number is 0114 2221620. Regards Mike Higgins Organization: WORC.AC.UK Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 13:04:55 +0000 Priority: normal Subject: v.i. and primary teaching From: "Chapman Val" <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Reply-to: [log in to unmask] I would very much appreciate any advice from others who have experience in this area. The PGCE team have received an application from a student who is partially sighted. He has very good references and appears eminently suitable for teaching. The course leader is very eager to accept him but has asked advice on a matter raised by the student himself. Issue :The student would not be able to see the far end of the gym for a PE lesson and therfeore could not guarantee the safety of the children. Question: Would the student be able to fulfil the TTA criteria for teacher competencies across all subject areas? Does anyone have any information on students who are blind/partially sighted training for the primary sector - or who have subsequently been employed? Thanks in anticipation of your help - and Merry Christmas! Best wishes, Val Chapman Equal Opportunities Coordinator Worcester College of Higher Education Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ Tel : 01905 855402 Fax : 01905 855132 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%