STRUCTURE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY FOR TEACHERS TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN VIETNAM
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Abstract
Visual impairments affect the learning modalities of visually-impaired students. Accordingly, the teacher who teaches elementary visually-impaired students must have special professional competencies as well as specialized skills for these students. The paper presents the structure of professional competencies of teachers teaching these students in primary schools. Accordingly, the paper recommends the structure of professional competence of teachers teaching visually impaired students including 9 standards with two quality standards and seven competency standards.
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professional competency, professional competency of teachers teaching elementary visually-impaired students, elementary visually-impaired students
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