Braille for Beginners: Module 1

CPE course

When: Registrations are open for 2012
Location: Distance Education
Presented by: This course is via distance learning, developed by Frances Gentle, Lecturer in Vision Impairment, RIDBC Renwick Centre

This course provides an introduction to braille for those who wish to learn the Braille alphabet, numbers and some simple Braille contractions. The content is presented in a series of self-paced lessons, using a printed training guide, a CD and accompanying online materials. Course participants may progress to Module 2 if they wish to become proficient in contracted (Grade 2) Braille.

Course Code: 181    Fees: $150.00    Register for Braille for Beginners: Module…

Sign Language (Auslan) 1 and 2

CPE course

When: 15-17 February, 28-30 March
Location: RIDBC Renwick Centre
Presented by: Staff from the NSW Deaf Society

These two short courses are designed to provide an introduction to Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and Deaf Culture.

Course Code: 184    Fees: $250.00    Register for Sign Language (Auslan) 1…

Improving the Outcomes for Students with Vision Impairment in Mainstream Settings

CPE course

When: 22 Feb 2012, 8:30-3:30
Location: RIDBC Renwick Centre, Sydney
Presented by: Staff from the RIDBC School Support Staff: Vision Impairment and RIDBC Teleschool

Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics, expectations, and needs of students with vision impairments. They will also attain a heightened awareness of the potentially important role that they can play in improving the educational outcomes of vision impaired students. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by exploration of wider perspectives that include the issues of literacy development, the use of technology and the opportunities for the students' social inclusion both in and out of class.

Course Code: 153    Fees: $150.00    Register for Improving the Outcomes for…

Improving the Outcomes of Students with Hearing Impairment in Mainstream Settings

CPE course

When: 29 Feb 2012, 9am-3:30pm
Location: RIDBC Renwick Centre Sydney
Presented by: Staff from the RIDBC School Support Staff: Hearing Impairment

Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics, expectations, and needs of students with hearing impairments. They will also attain a heightened awareness of the potentially important role that they can play in improving the educational outcomes of hearing impaired students. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by exploration of wider perspectives that include the issues of communication, literacy development, the use of technology and the opportunities for the students' social inclusion both in and out of class.

Course Code: 151    Fees: $150.00    Register for Improving the Outcomes of…

FlashSonar and the Elements of Perceptual Mobility: the basis for freedom

CPE course

When: 1 March 2012, 12-4pm (HALF DAY)
Location: RIDBC Renwick Centre, Sydney
Presented by: Daniel Kish

This is an immersive, fun, hands on, experiential HALF DAY workshop, involving observation and application of a range of perceptual strategies of self direction in different environments throughout the community. We provide and demonstrate a comprehensive overview of using perception based, achievement oriented methodology to naturally foster the development of self direction, including perception, intentional discovery, mutual social engagement, and psycho-emotional processes.

Course Code: 155    Fees: $100.00    Register for FlashSonar and the Elements…

Auditory System

and Hearing Impairment

Free e-Learning for All

This series of free, interactive lectures has been created by the RIDBC Renwick Centre. It is aimed at anyone looking for an introduction to hearing impairment and the human auditory system.

There are eight lectures available. Topics covered include the anatomy of the ear, causes of hearing loss, types and degree of hearing loss, audiograms, problems experienced by people with a hearing impairment, hearing aids, Cochlear implants, hearing testing centres and tactics to help when communicating with people who have a hearing loss.

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Louis Braille Bicentenary

Celebrating the bicentenary of Louis Braille's birth

Free e-Learning for All

This web-site was created to mark the bicentenary of Louis Braille's birth - 4th of January, 2009

There are a range of resources available providing an overview of the history of braille and an introduction to the braille code. These include braille facts, nearly 20 minutes of videos, a crossword puzzle, 10 quiz questions, article reviews and links to other interesting web-sites (plus much more!).

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Teacher Aide - Vision

Supporting Children with Vision Impairment

Offered as part of a CPE Course

This e-learning site supports the Teacher Aide Vision Impairment Course. This course is offered as part of the continuing education program, RIDBC Renwick Centre. Please refer to CPE Calendar for next availble dates.

Upon signing up on the course, you will access to a series of modules which provide resources relevant to the teacher aide role in vision impairment, including topics on the Teacher Aide role, legal considerations, Blindness and Vision Impairment, etc. A Discussion Board will used for online discussion on the modules. It can also be used to discuss topics relevant to your work, chat with one another and receive messages from the course facilitators.

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Teachers Aides - Hearing

Supporting Children with Hearing Impairment

Offered as part of a CPE Course

This website contains self-paced learning activities and supplementary readings for the two day workshop conducted in Sydney 2010.

Topics covered:
• Student Support
• Impact
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Language and Literacy
• Social Issues
• Strategies
• Communicating
• Teamwork
• Technology

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Vision Impairment Basics

for educators and the general public

Free e-Learning for All

A small number of resources are available here to assist you in learning more about vision impairment, strategies to consider when working with children with a vision impairment and adaptive technologies and instruments.

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