These two modules were developed for anyone interested in or already working as a notetaker, with a particular focus on notetaking for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Both modules provide valuable information, practice activities and resources. Feedback has been extremely positive, with more than 200 people now registered: The format is excellent, […]
CONTINUE READING →Thursday 13 December saw a group of 23 Auslan teachers coming together for a successful and much anticipated workshop. The day was facilitated by Dr Adam Schembri (University of Birmingham) and Stef Linder (Expression Australia). Practical activities were also led by teachers from Melbourne Polytechnic’s Auslan team: Ramas McRae, Alexander Straub and Ida Rogers. The […]
CONTINUE READING →Simon Andersson talks about his experience as a mentor at his former workplace. Captions coming soon.
CONTINUE READING →Studiosity is on-demand study help with academic literacy skills and core subject support.
CONTINUE READING →It is crucial that deaf/hard of hearing people enrol in the course they want to study early as much as possible. To see why it is important to do so, have a look at the captioned video.
CONTINUE READING →Late in 2015, we reported on our involvement as a partner in an Australia Research Council grant looking into how sign languages are learned by adults. The aim of this three-year project is to improve our understanding of how to teach signed languages to adults as second or additional languages. This is a relatively new […]
CONTINUE READING →Dean and Pollard’s Demand Control Schema (DC-S) is one of a growing number of tools available to assist interpreters with ethical decision making in their professional practice. The model can be applied when planning for an interpreting booking, managing the many challenges that can arise during a booking, as well as when reflecting on an interpreting […]
CONTINUE READING →UPDATE – 22/01/2018 Hi all, Thank you for coming to the CABS Induction on Wednesday 17 January. Just an update on who to contact and how to register with each institute please see powerpoint. Induction PPT Jan 2018 Induction documentation and procedures for each RTO Box Hill and CAE Please contact DLO’s. Chisholm […]
CONTINUE READING →Are you an Auslan interpreter with experience of interpreting in an adult English classroom? Auslan interpreters are well aware of the challenges of working between English and Auslan in educational settings, however few interpreters are as familiar with interpreting in an English classroom, such as the courses offered by the Adult Migrant English Program. There […]
CONTINUE READING →deafConnectEd were successful in an application to the Victorian Government for funding to support recent migrants to Australia who are Deaf. We are delivering a course in 2018 which will include components of Auslan and English literacy. This will support Deaf migrants in accessing services and opportunities for vocational training and further education. We are […]
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