Join the University of Cape Town's course, "Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher," to gain invaluable insights into teaching Deaf children. This 4-week program covers the significance of Deaf culture and community, the need for a language-rich environment, and accommodations for creating an accessible learning experience. Through personal stories and expert interviews, you'll understand the impact of hearing loss, emotional and social development, and language adaptations for Deaf children. The course also emphasizes nurturing resilience and empowering teachers to support positive change in Deaf education.
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Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher is structured into 4 modules. The course covers the experience of being Deaf, the role of teachers in developing resilience in Deaf children, creating an accessible learning experience, and empowering teachers to support positive change in Deaf education.
Welcome to the course "Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher." The first module explores the experience of being Deaf and its impact on learning. Gain insights into the challenges faced by teachers in Deaf education and learn about promoting resilience in Deaf children. Understand the importance of Deaf culture and community in creating an inclusive learning environment.
Module 2 delves into the role of teachers in developing resilience in Deaf children. Explore topics such as early communication and emotional development, understanding additional barriers to learning, and the language and communication needs of Deaf children. Through expert interviews and insights, learn how to nurture the development of Deaf children and support their emotional and communication needs.
Creating an accessible learning experience is the focus of module 3. Discover practical classroom modifications, language adaptations, teaching method adaptations, and assessment adaptations for Deaf children. Understand the use of assistive devices and how to apply modifications and adaptations to create an inclusive learning environment. Gain valuable insights into applying curriculum adaptations and fostering a positive learning experience for Deaf children.
The final module empowers teachers to support positive change in Deaf education. Explore topics such as self-care, mobilizing support, and collaborating with parents and teaching assistants. Learn from empowered teachers and cultivate positive change in Deaf education. This module concludes with reflection on the positive impact of empowered teaching in Deaf education.
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