{"id":1364,"date":"2024-06-12T19:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/?page_id=1364"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:58:57","slug":"teachers-of-deaf-children-young-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/teachers-of-deaf-children-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachers of the Deaf"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Teachers of the Deaf<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Teachers of the Deaf team are offering the following Professional Learning this session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Course Title<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Brief summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Target Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Expected Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Course Tutors <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1+2 Languages \u2013 British Sign Language (L3)<\/p>\n

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Are you and your class interested in learning some BSL? This course offers an introduction to the BSL 1+2 languages pack and its contents which has been developed to support the delivery of BSL learning as an L3 option in your classroom<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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All interested staff<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ability to use the pack resources to deliver basic 1+2 languages lessons in BSL. To be familiar with the resources. To feel more confident in the delivery of BSL. To engage in professional dialogue and questions around BSL. To become more deaf aware in your practice.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Amy Murray<\/p>\n

Pamela Scott<\/p>\n

Robert Armour<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1 x 1.25hrs<\/p>\n

(3.45 \u2013 5.00pm)<\/p>\n

Tuesday 16th<\/sup> September 2025<\/p>\n

Tuesday 17th<\/sup> March 2026<\/p>\n

ONLINE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tech Tools for Deaf Learners<\/p>\n

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Do you know what technology might support learners in your classroom who are deaf or hard of hearing?<\/p>\n

This course explores accessibility tools, technology and resources which might help.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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All education staff (Early Years, Primary and Secondary)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Increased awareness of technology which can support deaf learners. Opportunity to explore accessibility features on your iPad. Understanding of why technology is needed and how it can help.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Amy Murray<\/p>\n

Rebecca Smith<\/p>\n

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1 x 1hr<\/p>\n

4.00 \u2013 5.00pm<\/p>\n

May 2026 – Date TBC<\/p>\n

Venue \u2013 Leader Valley School<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Supporting your school and classroom to be Deaf Aware<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Learn about deafness and the strategies and adaptations which support deaf children in your school and classroom.<\/p>\n

Recognise signs of deafness. Ideas to increase deaf awareness in your school<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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All education staff (Early Years, Primary and Secondary)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Increased knowledge and<\/p>\n

confidence for all staff who are working with deaf learners in mainstream schools<\/p>\n

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Pamela Scott<\/p>\n

Amy Murray<\/p>\n

Robert Armour<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1 x 1 hrs<\/p>\n

By request \u2013 contact your Teacher of Deaf Children & Young People or alison.macpherson@scotborders.gov.uk<\/a> to book<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Visit the\u00a0SBCWay launch pad<\/a> for additional information, support and resources.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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