Course unit details:
Developing Deaf Child
| Unit code | HCDI60260 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | Division of Human Communication, Development and Hearing |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
On completion of this unit successful students will be able to:
- Appraise the research indicating the implications of deafness on cognitive, social and emotional development
- Formulate child-centred strategies for supporting the development of increased social, emotional and cognitive skills.
- Synthesise information about children’s needs (including knowledge of appropriate assessment approaches) in order to inform positive intervention, support and targets
- Describe the features of Family Centred Early Intervention and early years work, working with families and other services
Aims
To promote effective support, intervention and teaching of deaf children within the context of their family, their psycho-social development and their specific learning needs.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit successful students will be able to:
- Appraise the research indicating the implications of deafness on cognitive, social and emotional development
- Formulate child-centred strategies for supporting the development of increased social, emotional and cognitive skills.
- Synthesise information about children’s needs (including knowledge of appropriate assessment approaches) in order to inform positive intervention, support and targets
- Describe the features of Family Centred Early Intervention and early years work, working with families and other services
Teaching and learning methods
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops with use of CD-ROMs
- Video materials
- Visits
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Problem solving, consideration of multi-agency assessments and how these inform a positive programme for a deaf child
- Written communication: through assessed written assignment
- Interpersonal skills in working in workshop situations asking appropriate questions of invited speakers, including parents of deaf children
- Flexibility and adaptability: in meeting specific individual children’s needs whilst on teaching placement
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 100% |
Feedback methods
Written feedback
Recommended reading
All references and reading materials as well as links to other resources are on line and available through the online reading list.
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Helen Chilton | Unit coordinator |