EDUC6861
Listening and Spoken Language: Early Intervention
10 Units
Available in 2014
| WebLearn GradSchool | Semester 2 |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | - Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, Audiologist, or Speech Language Pathologist - LSL: Fundamentals |
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| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Lecture Experience Based Learning Practicum Self Directed Learning |
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| 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 |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6861 |