EDUC6860

Listening and Spoken Language: Foundations

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course provides the student with an introduction to the specialised methodology auditory-based spoken language (auditory-verbal therapy/education) for children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH).

RIDBC Renwick Centre administers this course. Before enrolling in this course, review the RIDBC Renwick Centre Handbook at http://www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/courses/current.php.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge in the following area:
1. History of auditory-verbal practice;
2. Principles of auditory-verbal practice;
3. Principles of ethical practice;
4. Principles of a family-centred approach;
5. An integrated understanding of the linguistic, auditory, cognitive, socio-emotional and speech development of children who are DHH.

Content

Topics will include:
1.History of auditory-verbal practice;
2.Principles of auditory-verbal practice;
3.Principles of ethical practice;
4.Principles of a family-centred approach;
5.Integration of linguistic, auditory, cognitive, socio-emotional and speech development of children who are DHH;
6.Listening and spoken language development evidence-based practice; and
7.Common teaching behaviours associated with listening and spoken language development of children who are DHH.

Replacing Course(s)

Not Applicable

Transition

Not Applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

- Speech Science and Speech Development
- Foundations of Language and Literacy Development
- Audiology for Special Educators
- Speech Language and Literacy Assessment and Remediation
- Inclusive and collaborative Practice in Sensory Disability
- Child Development: Family and Community Contexts

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based

Teaching Methods

Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Experience Based Learning
Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Research/critical analysis essay
Case Scenario/PBL exercises	Project development of teaching resources

Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Problem Based Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or the Master of Special Education (Sensory Disability).

Timetables