Deafness FE
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It is estimated that there are more than 50,000 deaf children in the UK (NCDS, 2021) and many will go on to further education. College can be a challenging experience for most students as they adjust to learning independently and being accountable for their own work. However, deaf students are at greater risk of withdrawing from college when the right support and provision are not in place.
Are you a teacher, learning support, college tutor, head of department, or college leader looking to create an inclusive learning environment for a young deaf person?
This 20-hour professional learning course is designed for you. With the help of evidence-based online content and personalised tutored support, you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to assess and plan for learning experiences that encourage independence and narrow the gap in attainment for all deaf students. Parents/carers interested in preparing their children for further education will also find this course useful.
This course responds to the information needs of the whole community centred around supporting the young person with deafness. You will learn how to assess the needs of a learner and go on to develop a support plan consisting of SMART goals and interventions, which you will implement and later review to determine how well it has met the learner’s developmental needs.
Our Deafness (FE) course is perfect for those who work with students in a further education setting such as teachers, college tutors, teaching assistants, heads of department and college leaders. This course is also useful for the parents/carers of students with deafness.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
- understand deafness, its causes and impact on deaf young people
- explain different communication methods, hearing technology and assistive devices
- know what to do if you suspect deafness
- recognise the importance of assessment and how it benefits deaf young people to evaluate their progress, and areas of strength and improvement
- know how to create accessible learning environments using functional assessments to fine-tune and target support
- comprehend the barriers to learning and the benefits of a deaf-friendly approach
- practice using evidence-based teaching strategies to support the development of: communication skills, listening skills, access to the curriculum, social inclusion and learning independence
- contribute towards planning interventions taking account of a young person’s individual development profile and needs
- plan successful transition programmes to higher education or work
- apply a graduated response to meeting the needs of deaf children based on the assess, plan, do, review planning cycle
- create and test a goal and action plan (GAP) for one or more deaf young people in your setting
Our courses are structured into four sections. Click on the section headings to reveal page titles and some example content.
Learn how the ear works, how to identify the different types of hearing loss, the role of hearing aids and the importance of inclusion in a further education setting.
- Course aims and objectives
- What do we mean by hearing impairment?
- Quiz: Deafness - Facts and fictions
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How the ear works
Screenshot from Understanding page 4 - Causes of deafness
- How do we measure hearing loss?
- Communication modes
- Hearing aids
- Cochlear implants
- Impact of deafness
- Inclusion of deaf learners
- Early diagnosis
- Deafness and additional learning needs
- Multi-sensory impairment
- End of section quiz
- Section summary
Explore some of the assessment tools used to monitor the progress and learning outcomes of deaf students.
- Section objectives and your learner profile
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Why assess?
Screenshot from Assessment page 2 - Early identification and assessment of deafness
- Assessing communication
- Assessing hearing
- Functional assessment in the classroom
- Assessing the classroom environment
- Social inclusion
- Course assignment: Your learner’s three SMART goals
- End of section quiz
- Section summary
Choose from a range of evidence-based teaching strategies to individualise learning and achieve better learning outcomes.
- Section objectives
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Accessing the curriculum
Screenshot from Interventions page 2 - Supporting communication
- Additional hearing technology
- Different support options in an FE setting
- Support for independence
- Moving on from further education
- Course assignment: Your learner’s interventions
- End of section quiz
- Section summary
View real life examples that illustrate the needs of the individual, the interventions implemented and their resulting progress.
- Case study: Charlotte – Sixth Form
- Case study: Sussex Downs College
- Case study: National Deaf Children’s Society Vloggers
I have been able to use a lot of information on dealing with my deaf student and his abilities, arranged for time out and quiet time, as I have understood the background noise issue and now appreciate how hard it can be. I have recommended this website to two friends who I used to work with, who are now in Primary schools and have put forward suggestions from this course, even something as simple as where to seat the learner. Thank you for extending the course for me, I am so pleased I was able to complete it.
Teaching Assistant (20/08/2021)
Really good to hear the voice of deaf learners in the HE / FE.
Advisory Teacher (20/08/2021)
It has brought my knowledge/understanding up to date after time out of the workplace.
Teaching Assistant (19/07/2021)
It is helpful to get a different perspective for college.
Advisory Teacher (09/07/2021)
Before I did this course I only had a very basic knowledge of deafness. I do not currently work with deaf students but I maybe working with one next year so the information contained within this course will help me to support the student.
Teaching Assistant (01/07/2021)
I have a much clearer understanding of the different levels of hearing impairments and the aids that can be used. My understanding of how the environment can impact the learners experience has much improved too.
Qualified Teacher (17/06/2021)
This has really raised my awareness of HI students' needs and how to work with the student to meet them. We've been able to implement a range of steps in our teaching centre to make the rooms better in terms of cutting background noise and being friendlier learning environments for deaf students. We've also managed to get clear guidelines for our local exams staff so that they know which special measures they are expected to provide to accommodate deaf students. This is a big step forward for them as when initially approached the did not know they were expected to make accommodations at all.
Qualified Teacher (14/02/2021)
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20 hours, 1-2 hrs per week |
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Flexible start date |
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OLT Associate Tutors
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Leighton ReedB.Ed. in Special Educational Needs, Certificate in Hearing Impairment, Diploma in Visual Impairment, M.Sc. in Educational Management |
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Naomi ForsterPGDip (Ed) Teaching Hearing Impaired (deaf) Learners, PGDip (Ed) Teaching MSI (deafblind) Learners, CACDP BSL NVQ level 3, CACDP BSL Stage 2, CACDP BSL Stage 1 |
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