Information gained from this course will benefit ALL pupils - not just the hearing impaired.
Hearing Loss: Participants will be aware of all types of hearing loss from glue ear to permanent deafness and the implications for learning. Audio simulations will demonstrate the challenges pupils with even a mild hearing loss face every day.
Teaching Styles: Teaching, learning and support strategies will be explained - with the opportunity to tailor them according to individual teaching styles, classrooms and pupils.
Technology: From hearing aids to cochlear implants; personal FM (radio Hearing aids) to class soundfield systems - all will be made clear!
The Listening Environment: Making your classroom more listener friendly for all Ongoing support via email will be offered to all participants.