EDUC6861

Listening and Spoken Language: Early Intervention

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

WebLearn GradSchool Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course is designed to assist the practitioner with the identification and application of theory to the auditory-based spoken language development of infants and children who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH). The course focuses on the integration of linguistic, auditory, cognitive, socio-emotional and speech skills via a family-centred approach to development.

RIDBC Renwick Centre administers this course. Before enrolling in this course, review the RIDBC Renwick Centre Student Handbook and Practicum Handbook at http://www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/courses/current.php . Completion of this course requires attendance at a compulsory campus conference. Dates and venues of campus conferences are available in the RIDBC Renwick Centre Timetable located at http://www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/courses/current.php .

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge/ability:
1. Research associated with the listening and spoken language development of infants and children who are DHH;
2. Critical analysis of early intervention listening and spoken language teaching behaviours used with children who are DHH and their families;and
3. Benchmarking, goal setting and program implementation for infants and children who are DHH and their families.
Content Topics will include:
1.Summary of associated LSL research;
2.Infant and child developmental factors;
3.Identification of LSL early intervention teaching behaviours;
4.Family-centred practice in early intervention;
5.Adult learning styles;
6.Review of assessment, benchmarking, and reporting in early intervention;
7.Integration of linguistic, auditory, cognitive, socio-emotional and speech development of infants and children using LSL; and
8.Red flags for development.
Replacing Course(s) Not applicable
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge - Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, Audiologist, or Speech Language Pathologist
- LSL: Fundamentals
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Research/critical analysis essay
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Case-based scenario using PBL
Practicum/Placement Twenty day practicum: optional course requirement
Contact Hours Practicum: for 120 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 18 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 9 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
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 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6861