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Module Title LM Curriculum access for Deaf Learners
SchoolSchool of Education
Department Disab, Inclusion & Spec Needs
Module Code 11 39460
Module Lead Dr Emmanouela Terlektsi
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-30 hours
Seminar-4 hours
Guided independent study-166 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The module explores the range of pedagogical approaches, strategies and resources (people and material) which can be utilised effectively to facilitate optimal engagement, inclusion and attainment based on current assessment and evaluation of deaf individuals in a range of settings. The module will equip the students with the knowledge and understanding of how assessments for deaf children can be interpreted and effectively communicated to parents and other professionals to ensure that appropriate individualised technologies, resources and strategies are in place to optimise deaf learners' engagement, inclusion and attainment.

Some of the practical aspects of the module require attendance at the study weekends.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Work with, and train, parents/carers and professionals using evidenced-based strategies to facilitate the successful inclusion of deaf learners in educational settings, 0-25 years.
  • Ensure that pedagogical approaches, strategies and resources (people and material) are utilised effectively to facilitate optimal engagement, inclusion and attainment based on current assessment and evaluation of the individual in the specific setting
  • Be skilled in the ethical, ongoing ecological assessment of the development of deaf learners (0-25 years)
  • Interpret and effectively communicate assessment findings to ensure that appropriate individualised technologies, resources and strategies are in place to optimise deaf learners' engagement, inclusion and attainment
  • Ensure that all assessments are accessible to and appropriate for the deaf learner including the use of examination access arrangements to ensure that their achievement is commensurate with their underlying ability.
Assessment 39460-01 : 4000 Word Case Study OR Professional Reflection Jounal : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:

4000 word case study OR Professional reflection Journal 100%

Reassessment:

Students must re-submit any failed component in the next assessment period:
Other
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