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Understanding Hearing Loss (UHL), Term 1 2018
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Understanding Hearing Loss (UHL)
Aim of course
This 10 week blended learning course aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of those working with students with hearing loss.
Course features
The course has four main elements:
- Understanding hearing loss
- Assessment for learning
- Interventions
- Case Studies
Participants gain an understanding of:
- how the ear works and what we mean by hearing loss
- the possible effects of hearing loss on a student’s academic, social and communication skills
- the range of assessment strategies to assess hearing, listening skills, language skills, the classroom environment and appropriate technology
- the importance of a whole school approach to supporting all students with hearing loss
- a range of teaching strategies to support learning across the curriculum and to maintain a positive learning environment
The course provides self-paced interactive online learning supported by a tutor. Key features include:
- social learning in groups of up to 12 participants using online forums and 3 face-to-face sessions
- practical resources and tools for the classroom
- goal setting and intervention planning for student/s you work with
- 20 hours of professional learning spread across 10 weeks
Facilitator: A trained Inclusion Online Tutor
Additional Information:
- You will be notified of your online tutor and cohort details via email after the registration period closes.
- Please note that the course will begin at the first face to face session, which will be scheduled early in Term 1 by your online tutor. The session will either take place in a venue central to the participants in your cohort or via virtual conferencing (e.g. Polycom or Adobe Connect).
- Please read further important information in the FAQ document: http://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/?8TNTTM