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Deaf awareness for education

Deaf awareness for education

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  • 4 hours study
  • Level 1: Introductory

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    • Introduction

      This course is designed to give you an insight into the needs and communication barriers that deaf and hard of hearing students may face and how to overcome them to provide them with an accessible learning environment.

      ‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.’ Helen Keller


    • Course learning outcomes

      After studying this course you will:

      • have an awareness of the various facts and figures of deafness/hearing loss

      • understand how to communicate with someone who has a hearing loss

      • be aware of the barriers deaf learners may face within their studies and in everyday life

      • use this information to create a more accessible learning environment


    • Course dates:

      First Published 28/08/2020.

      Updated 01/11/2023

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    About this course

    • 4 hours study
    • Level 1: Introductory

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    4 out of 5 stars

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