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- Level Foundation
- Duration 16 hours
- Course by University of Cape Town
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About
Many Deaf children around the world still leave school functionally illiterate. In some cases, there is no allowance made for the 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. You will be able to purchase a Verified Certificate if you wish to show evidence of your achievements, but this is optional, and you may apply for Financial Aid if you are unable to pay the certificate fee.Modules
Welcome to the course
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce yourself
1
Videos
- Welcome to the course
3
Readings
- Course information
- Meet the course team
- Course collaborators
Experiences in Deaf education
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6
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Nurturing Resilience in Deaf Children
6
Videos
- 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
2
Readings
- Meet this week's presenters
- More information about the TEDI project
Deaf community and culture
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Understanding Deaf Culture and Community
- Being Part of the Deaf Community
Reflections
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Applying a Holistic Approach to Deaf Education
1
Discussions
- Weekly reflection
1
Readings
- Interesting and inspiring readings
The Deaf child's early development
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Understanding the Deaf Child's Early Development
5
Videos
- Welcome to Week 2
- Understanding Hearing Loss
- Early Communication Development
- Early Emotional and Social Development
- Interview: Facilitating Development in the Deaf Pre-schooler
1
Readings
- Meet this week's presenters
The Deaf child's emotional development
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Social and Emotional Development of the School-age Learner
- Interview: Facilitating development in the Deaf learner
Additional barriers to a child's learning
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Understanding Additional Barriers to Learning
- Interview: Personal Experiences of Barriers to Learning
Language and communication
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- The Deaf Child's Language and Communication
- Interview: Facilitating Effective Language and Communication
Reflections
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Nurturing the development of Deaf children
1
Discussions
- Weekly reflections
1
Readings
- Interesting and inspiring readings
Honors lesson
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Understanding a Deaf child's emotional and communication needs
Classroom and learning environment modifications
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Applying classroom modifications
3
Videos
- Welcome to Week 3
- Modifying the learning environment
- Interview: Practical classroom modifications
1
Readings
- Meet this week's presenters
Curriculum and teaching adaptations
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6
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Applying curriculum adaptations
6
Videos
- 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
Reflections
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Applying modifications and adaptations
1
Discussions
- Weekly reflections
1
Readings
- Interesting and inspiring readings
The empowered teacher's self-care and support system
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
5
Videos
- Welcome to Week 4
- Taking care of yourself
- Mobilising support
- The Parent-Teacher Partnership: A parent’s perspective
- Collaborating with teaching assistants
1
Readings
- Meet this week's presenters
Bringing about change
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Learning from an empowered teacher
- Interview: Becoming an empowered teacher
- Cultivating positive change
Reflections
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Reflecting on positive change in Deaf education
1
Discussions
- Weekly reflections
1
Videos
- Course conclusion
1
Readings
- Interesting and inspiring readings
Auto Summary
"Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher" is a 4-week course offered by Coursera, focusing on equipping educators with the skills to effectively teach Deaf children. Emphasizing Deaf culture, sign language, and creating accessible learning environments, this foundational course fosters a deeper understanding and connection with Deaf students. Ideal for teachers and educational professionals, it offers subscription options including Starter and Professional plans. Participants can also opt for a Verified Certificate to showcase their achievements.
Odette Swift
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