Course summaryThis course is designed to enable learners to understand the different types of deafness and understand how to communicate better with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing.The course consists of topics such as: Facts and stats Different types of deafness Different types of aids Lip reading Communication tacticsWhat experience or skills do I need to join this course?None - just an interest in Deafness BSL the deaf community and a willingness to have a go!What is the course about? To enable learners to understand the best strategies for communicating with deaf / hard of hearing people To learn what having a hearing loss is To learn some basic BSLFor the first session you will need:Pen and paper for your own notes (minimal amount of writing included in course).Additional costs and/or resources:NoneAdditional Information: NoneHow will I know how I am getting on? Class activities including group and paired work Visual and verbal feedback from your tutorAccreditationThere is no exam this is an introductory course leading to British Sign Language for Beginners
Name: British Sign Language / Deaf Awareness Taster Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Other Languages, Literature and Culture Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161221 14:32:19 Updated 20161221 14:32:19
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Leicestershire County Council
Further Education
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WANLIP LANE
WANLIP LANE
Town:
LEICESTER
County:BIRSTALL
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