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.

Dr Timothy Hartshorne discusses educational implications of behaviour in children who are deafblind, including how to identify and understand behaviours and strategies to support student intervention.

Nancy Bridenbaugh discusses the use of fingerspelling as a tool for literacy development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Dr Lisa MacKay-Brown discusses school refusal and strategies to identify and support students who are experiencing school attendance problems.

Dr Nancy Salem-Hartshorne discusses person-centred planning and its use in supplementing and enriching evaluation and assessments.

Dr Carol Flexer's presentation on the Auditory Brain highlights how the landscape of deafness has changed due to advancements in technology and increased brain neuroplasticity knowledge.

Dr Jill Duncan and Tim Byatt share their research into the ways in which social capital can influence the outcomes for adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Dr Punch discusses the importance of post- secondary transition planning and the evidence-based transition practices required to prepare students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Professor Morgan explores the social cognitive development of deaf children in hearing families and examines how language acquisition and cognitive development are influenced by learning environments.

Dr Dani Tomlin explores Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) by discussing student characteristics, impacts and current methods of APD, including assessment, diagnosis and management.

Dr Kathryn Crowe presents evidence for multilingualism and outcomes for multilingual deaf learners with the aim to empower viewers to look more critically at the evidence used to support or rebut claims.

Dr Louisa Willoughby discusses language and cultural issues facing adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing and the link to identity development, peer group formation and social connection.

In this VDEI Encore presentation, Professor Gary Rance presents on the subject of Hearing Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr Kate Crowe explores intelligibility as it relates to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their use of spoken and/or signed languages.

Sharron Woolfe, Visiting Teacher with the Victorian Department of Education discusses causes of reading difficulties and strategies to support reading skills in deaf and hard of hearing students.

In this encore presentation Christine Tully provides an overview of the Literacy and Numeracy requirements in Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Professor Gary Rance discusses two studies carried out at the University of Melbourne, exploring the effects of the classroom environment on primary school students, with and without hearing loss.

This two part presentation provides information about the role of a Clarifier in supporting deaf and hard of hearing student's access to VCE assessments.

Learn about the implementation of the Victorian Department of Education Early Childhood Language Program, specific to Auslan in early years settings.

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