Here’s the link to our news article https://cutt.ly/RkVBmvr
It includes a summary of the project aims and progress.
Please share with interested friends and colleagues. Encourage them to subscribe to this blog if they want the latest information about attending our workshop on 22nd April.
The link to book places for the DOTDeaf workshop will be posted on this blog at the beginning of March.
We will also email the link and put it on Twitter.
Once you have booked a place, more information will be sent to you about joining the workshop on Zoom.
Thank you everyone for your interest.
| Time | Session | Activity |
| 9am | Preview of presentations and materials | Time allocated to self-directed learning.
Materials available at the beginning of April for participants who prefer to spread their learning across different days. A DOTDeaf facilitator will be available for questions during this session. |
| 10.30 | Introduction | Background to the DOTDeaf project and online learning for SLTs and DLSs. |
| 11 | SLT and DLS conversations | Information from SLTs and DLSs who have completed some modules plus questions and discussion. |
| 12 | BSL breakout | Opportunity for BSL users to discuss the DOTDeaf project and online modules. |
| 12.30 | Lunch break | |
| 1.15 | Module review | Overview of the modules
Breakout rooms to view the modules |
| 3.00 | Panel discussion and questions | |
| 3.30 | Post-viewing of materials | Time allocated to self-directed learning.
Opportunity to review materials from the day. A DOTDeaf facilitator will be available for questions. |
| 4.30 | End |
Are you a speech and language therapist (SLT) working with children who use BSL?
Are you a deaf language specialist (DLS) supporting deaf children to develop BSL?
Do you work with children who are struggling to develop BSL?
Would you like to know more about co-working with SLT and DLS colleagues?
The DOTDeaf project (Developing online training with deaf people) will host a free online event from City, University of London. We will tell you about the online course ‘Language Therapy in BSL’ which has six modules. The course is designed for SLTs and DLSs to learn together in written English and BSL.
The workshop is in English and BSL. The day will be facilitated by Joanna Hoskin, Ros Herman, Kate Rowley and Lenka Novakova.
Please share this post with interested colleagues.
We are excited about the title ‘Deaf Language Specialist’ or DLS. We hope Deaf people who support children to develop BSL skills can get more training, support and recognition for the important work they do.
It is good to know which parts of module 1 you find interesting. We hope having accessible information about language environments will support your discussions with Speech and Language Therapists.
Thanks for the feedback that module 1 is clear. It is good that you find the structure easy to follow.
Save the date!
We are planning a blended event to enable SLTs, Deaf Language Specialists and other interested people to share good practice examples. Participants from the UK, Spain, Portugal and Brazil will be involved.
Further information will be posted here as it becomes available.