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> > Dear All
> >
> > Please find below details from Judith Mole of DirectLearn regarding a
> > forthcoming workshop. All enquiries to [log in to unmask] please,
> > not to myself or the list.
> >
> > Best wishes
> >
> > Simon Ball
> > Projects Officer, TechDis
> > [log in to unmask]
> > www.techdis.ac.uk
> > 01904 75 45 34
> > The Network Centre, Innovation Close,
> > York Science Park YO10 5ZF
> >
> > Staff Development Workshop on Learning, Teaching and Assessments for
> > Lecturers teaching Art, Design and Communication to d/Deaf Students
> > - free of charge to all delegates.
> >
> > Background
> > Over the last two years, the School of Art and Design has undertaken a
> > DfES
> > funded Innovations project entitled Extending education and career
> > opportunities for the Deaf community with particular reference to
> > developing generic and subject specific language skills. The project has
>
> > achieved the following:
> > · The production of a careers web site for employers and Deaf graduates.
> > · The creation of an online British Sign Language/English glossary for
> art
> >
> > and design education.
> > · The validation of a specialist English for Deaf Learners course, with
> > specialist subject orientation in art, computing or science.
> > · The publication of a guidance booklet for lecturers teaching art and
> > design to Deaf students.
> >
> > The Workshop
> > This one day workshop, based on the research and developments described
> > above, is designed to support lecturers when working with d/Deaf
> students.
> >
> > The workshop will be run by an academic in art and design, a specialist
> in
> >
> > deafness and a Deaf arts practitioner.
> >
> > Aims
> > The workshop will provide an overview of the issues facing staff when
> > teaching or assessing d/Deaf students and explore the distinctive ways
> in
> > which d/Deaf students learn. It will provide practical guidance for
> > maximising learning in a number of common art and design situations. It
> > will also offer clarification of new responsibilities placed on
> lecturers
> > through the new Special Educational Needs Act 2001.
> >
> > Outcomes
> > At the end of the workshop delegates will:
> >
> > § Be more d/Deaf aware
> > § Have a better understanding of the needs of d/Deaf students
> > § Have a repertoire of pedagogic tools specifically designed to make
> > learning environments inclusive
> > § Be aware of SENDA legislation and its implications for curriculum
> design
> >
> > and delivery
> > § Have access to further sources of information and resources to share
> > amongst colleagues
> > Who is the workshop for?
> > The workshop will benefit specialist lecturers in art, design &
> > communication and related learner support and library staff.
> > Practicalities
> > To encourage the widest possible participation, the workshop will be
> > offered in three centres nationally:
> >
> > University of Wolverhampton 31st October 2002
> > London Institute 21st November 2002
> > University of Northumbria 3rd December 2002
> >
> > There is no cost for this workshop to delegates. Travel/other expenses
> > will
> > be subsidised up to £50 (subject to submission of valid receipts) for
> the
> > first 20 delegates registering a booking form for each of the three
> > centres. NB. Each institution may only claim one subsidised place.
> > For a booking form please email: [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Judith
> >
> >
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