Lipreading teachers' training course

This course for trainee lipreading teachers is delivered in a blended learning format. You will attend City Lit for three lecture blocks and complete observation and teaching practice in your local area. The course includes the basic City and Guilds teaching qualification, ‘Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector’ (PTLLS). The course runs from April 2012 to July 2013.

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 06/07/13

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
3 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £2183^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
GT101*

Availability
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will acquire the knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary to qualify as a teacher of lipreading to adults, either with an acquired hearing loss, or who were born with a hearing loss but use speech as their preferred method of communication.

What topics will we cover?

The theory and practice of teaching adults (includes the City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector [PTLLS]qualification)
The theory and practice of teaching lipreading to post-lingually deafened people
The effects of hearing loss upon the communication of adults and ways of alleviating those effects
The aids and agencies of specific support for adults with acquired hearing loss
The psychology of the adult with an acquired hearing loss - this will underpin the whole course and will be included by each tutor in every section of the course.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of -
- how and why adults learn
- the effects of deafness in people
- how to explain the types and causes of deafness to adults with an acquired hearing loss
- acceptable locations and premises for lipreading classes
- how to explain relevant environmental aids to adults with an acquired hearing loss
- when other professional help is needed and how to make appropriate suggestions to adults with an acquired hearing loss
- how to recognise, select and use appropriate methods and techniques throughout a course in lipreading to adults with an acquired hearing loss
- how to evaluate lipreading, learning and teaching
- how adults with an acquired hearing loss lipread
- the importance of voice and devoice, and show in practice the combination of speech and voice with lipreading
- the factors affecting optimum conditions for lipreading in any situation
- how to encourage adults with acquired deafness to maximise these factors
- hospital ENT/Audiological Department and knowledge of its personnel and practise, gained through a visit.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No formal academic qualifications are required, although you will need to demonstrate that you can work at Level 4 (i.e. first year undergraduate level). Acceptance onto the course follows a successful interview. Prior to interview, you should visit at least five lipreading classes to help gain some awareness of the role of a lipreading teacher with post-lingually deafened adults. The aims of the interview are to find out if you:
- have a clear speaking voice with natural speech patterns
- have confidence in speaking and writing English (you will complete a piece of written work)
- demonstrate an ability to understand and apply the work of the course
- demonstrate empathy for the special needs of the deafened adult
You will also need basic computer skills including word processing, using email, and researching topics on the internet.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by means of lectures, demonstrations, group work, pair work, individual work, handouts, tests, teaching practice, tutorial, written assignments, visits and observation.
You will also compile a course portfolio containing sessions plans, teaching material, tutor assessments and self-evaluations.

The course uses Moodle, a Virtual Learning Environment. Resources, discussion and news forums will all be available on this site. Your assignments will be submitted and feedback will be given via Moodle.

A substantial part of the course will be completed outside the lecture blocks held at City Lit. You will be paired with an experienced mentor in your local area and will be expected to complete 15 hours of teaching practice in your mentor's classes. Feedback on this teaching will be given in tutorial. You will also complete 68 hours of observation of your mentor and 30 hours observation of other lipreading teachers.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

- You will be given a reading list - some books may be available from the City Lit library
- Paper, pens, A4 files, dividers, memory stick and other stationery items
- Postage for assignments, portfolios etc.
- Travel costs relating to course, observation and teaching practice
- Cost of staying in London during lecture blocks (to be arranged by student)
- Membership of Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA). Student membership is currently free.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

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. Verbal and/or written feedback will be given on teaching practice, assignments and course portfolios; and in tutorials and a mid-course appraisal. Your progress with be regularly assessed and monitored by your mentor and the course team. Your achievements will be recorded in a "Checklist of Achieved Criteria".

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. There will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end of every lecture block and at the end of the course.

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; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

- Further courses in teaching adults to gain qualified teacher status.
- One day post-qualification courses which are run three times a year at City Lit.

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.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

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Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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