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Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

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Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges in educating deaf children and offers practical strategies for effective communication and instruction.

Key Learning Points

Understand the cultural and linguistic diversity within the deaf community
Learn about the various modes of communication used by deaf individuals
Explore research-based instructional practices for deaf children

Learning Outcomes

Develop a better understanding of the needs and experiences of deaf children and their families
Gain practical strategies and techniques for effective communication and instruction
Be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create an inclusive learning environment for deaf students

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior knowledge of sign language or deaf culture is required
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes

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Notable People in This Field

Marilyn Jean Smith
Dr. Carol Padden

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Description

Many Deaf children around the world still leave school functionally illiterate. In some cases there is no allowance made for education of Deaf children at all. This 4 week course provides you with invaluable knowledge and skills about teaching Deaf children. You will learn about the importance of Deaf culture and community, the need for a language rich environment for the Deaf child from as young as possible, and that having access to sign language can help Deaf children academically, emotionally, and socially. We also cover various accommodations and modifications that you can apply in your classroom and learning environment to create an accessible learning experience for Deaf children. You will also find that a shift in attitude will enable you to connect with Deaf children with more understanding. This course does not teach sign language since each country has its own sign language. We hope that through this course you become an empowered teacher - for yourself, for your fellow teachers, and most importantly, for the Deaf children in your classroom.

Outline

The experience of being Deaf and how it impacts learning
Welcome to the course
Welcome to Week 1
A Holistic Approach to Teaching Deaf Children
TEDI Project: Challenges of Teachers in Deaf Education
TEDI Project: Deaf Children's Experiences
Personal Stories: Our School Experiences as Deaf Children
Promoting Resilience in Deaf Children
Understanding Deaf Culture and Community
Being Part of the Deaf Community
Course information
Meet the course team
Course collaborators
Meet this week's presenters
More information about the TEDI project
Interesting and inspiring readings
Nurturing Resilience in Deaf Children
Applying a Holistic Approach to Deaf Education

The role of teachers in developing resilience in Deaf children
Welcome to Week 2
Understanding Hearing Loss
Early Communication Development
Early Emotional and Social Development
Interview: Facilitating Development in the Deaf Pre-schooler
Social and Emotional Development of the School-age Learner
Interview: Facilitating development in the Deaf learner
Understanding Additional Barriers to Learning
Interview: Personal Experiences of Barriers to Learning
The Deaf Child's Language and Communication
Interview: Facilitating Effective Language and Communication
Meet this week's presenters
Interesting and inspiring readings
Understanding the Deaf Child's Early Development
Nurturing the development of Deaf children

Creating an accessible learning experience
Welcome to Week 3
Modifying the learning environment
Interview: Practical classroom modifications
Language adaptations for the Deaf child
Interview: Implementing language adaptations
Teaching method adaptations for the Deaf child
Assessment adaptations for the Deaf child
Interview: Adapting teaching methods and assessments
Assistive devices used by Deaf children
Meet this week's presenters
Interesting and inspiring readings
Applying classroom modifications
Applying curriculum adaptations
Applying modifications and adaptations

Becoming an empowered teacher
Welcome to Week 4
Taking care of yourself
Mobilising support
The Parent-Teacher Partnership: A parent’s perspective
Collaborating with teaching assistants
Learning from an empowered teacher
Interview: Becoming an empowered teacher
Cultivating positive change
Course conclusion
Meet this week's presenters
Interesting and inspiring readings

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides valuable insights into educating deaf children

Pros from User Reviews

The course content is comprehensive and informative
The instructors are knowledgeable and experienced
The course is well-structured and easy to follow
The course offers practical strategies for teaching deaf children
The course provides a platform for interaction with other learners and instructors

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic
The course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge in the field
The course may require additional resources and materials
Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
The course may not be affordable for everyone

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