Language Workshop At UWI
Location
Interfaculty Lecture Theatre,
Chemistry Department
UWI Mona
Date
8:30 – 4:00 pm. Monday – Thursday
8:30 – 2:00 pm. Friday
Registration costs:
| JAD Staff: | Fully sponsored |
| Parents of Deaf Children: | $2500 |
| Other Interested Persons: | $5000 |
Registration can be done by calling Mr. Dunbar at 927 1098 or by clicking here
Closing Date for Registration: June 30
Highlights of Workshop
Presenter: Dr. Laurene Gallimore – Professor, Gallaudet University
Day 1: “Whose Literacy is it?”
An exploration of issues related to developing literacy for Deaf students. Who has it? Who wants it? Who needs it? Who gets it? Who teaches it? How, and to whom? The positive and successful stories that diverse deaf children tell us of their education will be presented.
Day 2-5: “The dynamics of Natural Sign Language within literacy instruction”
A discussion of current trends and research in the Education of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and implications for teaching competencies from bilingual education perspectives. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss teaching strategies and ideas on how to improve NSL/English literacy.
Accommodation
All JAD Staff should confirm through their Principal or Teacher-In-Charge requests for accommodation.
All other persons are invited to make their own arrangements.
