This Lipreading course in Dover is for anybody who has an acquired hearing loss and wants to learn to communicate better in general converation with family, friends and colleagues. , , By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:, , - recognise visible consonant lip shapes, long vowels and double vowels and cope with non-visible sounds,, - use body language and facial expressions to assist lipreading,, - use fingerspelling to aid lipreading,, - recognise good conditions and helpful tactics for lipreading - seating, lighting etc,, - acquire and access information about assistive equipment available for home/office and about agencies which are helpful to people with a hearing loss. , , Students will also benefit from sharing experiences with others who have a hearing loss. They will find lipreading classes are positive, motivating and enjoyable. They will benefit from increased observation skills, increased confidence and reduced stress., , Join this course at any time subject to availability. For adults of all ages who have an acquired hearing loss needing communication support, ie. people who have developed a hearing loss after they have learned to speak. For those who have attended lipreading classes for two years or more or who are confident and require a faster pace or wish to return to lipreading and up-date skills.
Name: Lipreading - Advanced Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Other Languages, Literature and Culture Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:28:51 Updated 20160412 14:28:51
A folder for your notes, notebook/paper, pen/pencil, glasses if worn, hearing aid if worn plus spare batteries. Equipment required A folder for your notes, notebook/paper, pen/pencil, glasses if worn, hearing aid if worn plus spare batteries.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Other Languages, Literature and Culture Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Other Languages, Literature and Culture Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture