Making the written word accessible

How can you take a page of text and enable a D/deaf learner to understand it - regardless of their language or literacy level? Take your support skills beyond BSL.

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Key course information

Date
19/11/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £125^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
QC615

Availability
This course has finished

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

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will develop your support skills beyond BSL/English translation by exploring strategies for helping deaf learners to understand written texts and assignment briefs, including how make the written word more visual and how to meet the needs of learners with varying literacy levels. These are strategies that are useful when in a classroom support situation or when providing 1:1 tuition, thereby helping to form a bridge between the role of CSW and Tutor for the Deaf, which is often expected of CSWs.

What topics will we cover?

You will analyse a variety of educational texts and explore ways to make them more accessible to deaf leaners through sign, modification, layout, use of colours, diagrams, etc. We will discuss different ways to approach a text depending on the literacy level of the learner as well as how research into the approach to reading taken by ‘good’ readers can be utilised when working with deaf learners.

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

- Change the format of an assignment brief to make it easier for a deaf learner to follow
- Modify written texts to match different literacy levels
- Identify areas that may often be an issue for deaf learners when reading
- Use BSL and visual aids to explain the meaning of texts more clearly.
- Identify the strategies employed by ‘good’ readers and writers, and ways to help deaf learners to develop their own approach to reading and writing.

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

This course is suitable for anyone working with d/Deaf learners in the role of a CSW or notetaker who is interested in adding to their skill set by exploring ways to make written texts, assignment briefs, etc easier for a range of learners to understand.

Although there are no specific entry requirements you will be expected to have good reading skills and broad vocabulary in order to understand a range of subject specific texts and clearly explain the meaning. BSL skills of at least level 2 will enable you to fully participate in elements of the day where we will be covering translation from the written word into BSL.

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

Teaching methods will include a variety of class and small group discussion, practice tasks, presentations, demonstrations and group work.

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

There are no further costs, although pen and paper for taking notes may be useful.

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. There will be an opportunity for further discussion with the tutors at the end of the day.

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; 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?

You could attend one of our other one day training days for CSWs:
- Supporting D/deaf learners with additional needs
- Supporting D/deaf learners on art based courses

You may also be interested in the module Accessible English for D/deaf and D/deaf blind people (QC402) from the new CSW qualification. Other modules include: Preparing to Support Learning and Learning Support in Life Long Learning Contexts (CSW).

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

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

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