4th February, 2011

NSW – Ida Institute Motivational Engagement Workshop

Please join us for an interactive workshop where you will collaborate with other hearing care professionals in an exploration of motivational engagement and an introduction to the Ida Institute Learning Modules 1 and 2.

Additional Information: Flyer, Programme.

18th February, 2011

NSW – Centre for Special Education and Disability Studies (Annual) Research Mini-Conference

This mini conference will be valuable for all academics, teachers and community members with interests in special education and disability studies including classroom teachers, parents, post-graduate students (particularly country and interstate students), and those considering enrolling in postgraduate studies.

Additional Information: Registration, Website.

23rd February/14 March, 2011

NSW – Improving the outcomes of Hearing Impaired Students in Mainstream Schools

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.

Additional Information: Registration (23rd), Registration (14th).