Professional Learning Catalogue

Leaving high school and transitioning to the next stage of life as a young adult can be especially challenging for adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). DHH students with robust social capital have an enhanced potential to maximise their postschool education and employment opportunities and outcomes.

Dr Debra Russell discusses key research and approaches that can be used to enhance educational interpreting practice in relation to preparation.

In this presentation Ros Herman will discuss the challenges in identifying and supporting deaf children with dyslexia. Current research will be described, including the application of standardised tests for dyslexia and the results from a recent study conducted by Ros and colleagues.

In this module, Karin O’Reilly will explore language development and considerations for interpreters.

In this presentation, Dr Christina Clarke, Clinical Psychologist, will provide an introduction to deafness and mental health with a focus on adolescence.

Learn about language and communication strategies and communication access supports used by deaf and hard of hearing children.

Learn about deaf education in Victoria and the different educational options and supports available for deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom.

Learn about the incidence of childhood deafness, basic anatomy of the ear and different types and degrees of deafness.

In this VDEI Online Hearing and Hearing Loss Lecture Series, hear four prominent academics and professionals discuss topics relating to the ear and perception of sound, audiology and hearing loss.

Dr Gabrielle Hodge discusses the benefits of Auslan and the value of bilingualism for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Dr Kasee Stratton-Gadke discusses challenging behaviours to help educators develop behaviour plans for students with complex needs.

Dr Elizabeth Mathews discusses phonological decoding and reading comprehension in relation to literacy outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Dr Debra Russell explores the role of educational interpreters in creating bilingual and bimodal quality education for DHH learners.

Professor Gary Rance discusses Auditory Neuropathy, including educational aspects of the disorder and the latest research on diagnostic procedures.

Dr Shani Dettman discusses speech perception and language outcomes for infants receiving cochlear implants, before and after nine months of age.

Dr Joy Zabala discusses how to support inclusive learning environments through Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology.

Dr Amy Lederberg explores reading theory and frameworks to support early literacy development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Dr Christine Yoshinaga-Itano presents a three-part on-demand presentation to explore the essential factors required to best support outcomes in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Dr Cheryl DeConde Johnson discusses the essential steps required to influence a student’s ability to successfully self-advocate.

Dr Daniel Gadke discusses intervention needs, approaches and frameworks for children with multi-sensory disabilities in the context of autism spectrum disorders.