A collaborative approach to support: raising Deaf awareness and co-working strategies
Improve your skills in working alongside interpreters, communication support workers, note-takers and tutors in class. Prepare for deaf awareness sessions, discuss ongoing deaf awareness issues, and learn techniques for co-working with CSWs and interpreters.
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Key course information
Dates
13/02/10
Day(s)
Sat
Duration
1 week
Time
10:30 - 16:30
Fees
Full fee: £112NC
Venue
KS - Keeley Street
Course code
QC604
Availability
This course has finished
NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.
Course outline
What is the course about?
Explore ways that you can improve the support that you provide to D/deaf learners by working more effectively alongside mainstream tutors and other support workers. After discussing strategies for ongoing deaf awareness within classes and providing specific deaf awareness training sessions, the course will teach co-working skills for settings that require two CSWs/interpreters.
What topics will we cover?
The course will be split into two main workshops. The first will focus on working alongside tutors who have no experience of D/deaf learners and the second will look at strategies for working with other support workers, such as notetakers, CSWs, interpreters and language support tutors.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Communicate the needs of your D/deaf learner clearly and concisely as required and begin to consider ways you could provide more formal deaf awareness training. Identify ways that you can work with notetakers, CSWs, interpreters and language support tutors to provide good quality support. Co-work effectively with a fellow CSW/interpreter in continuous and complex interpreting situations.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have general knowledge of deaf awareness and the issues faced by D/deaf learners in mainstream education. Although you do not need to have a full CSW qualification, some experience of working in education support settings would be an advantage. Sessions will be conducted in English and you will be expected to participate in small group and class discussions. You should be able to use basic written resources and texts in order to discuss and plan ideas for deaf awareness training sessions. You may also find it useful to take notes during the day.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Teaching methods used may include: class discussion, DVDs, small groupwork, demonstrations and scenario based learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs.
Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?
No.
What feedback will I get?
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
How will I be able to give my views on the course?
Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?
You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer: BA (Hons) Deaf Studies: Communication Support and Education or stand-alone modules of this course.
Further CSW training days: Please refer to the 2009/10 prospectus.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.
Who can I contact for further information?
Tel: 020 7492 2725
Fax: 020 7492 2745
deafedu@citylit.ac.ukAdvice times:
Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only)
All other advice by appointment
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