Signed Communication in Early Childhood Education - SPED937
This unit provides an examination of the contexts in which signed communication is used with young deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) children 0-3 years of age. The components of signed communication are investigated and pre-requisites for optimal language development described. Discussion of current approaches will include case-study examples and available resources.
Note: this unit does not include tuition in Auslan or other signed communication methods.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 External - Session 2, External ((with on-campus sessions)) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Breda Carty, Ms Claire Farrington |
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Admission to MDisabilityStud |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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