Language development in the bilingual classroom and mediated instruction
In this module, Karin O’Reilly will explore language development and considerations for interpreters.
Description
This presentation is prepared for Educational Interpreters, and covers a range of topics including language development, theory of mind, communication in deaf children and general social, emotional and cognitive development. In this module, Karin O’Reilly will explore language development and considerations for interpreters.
VDEI recommend the use of Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari (Macintosh users only) as the preferred web browsers to seamlessly register and access this learning.
Please note – Victorian Department of Education staff can access this professional learning offering free of charge. Enter your @education.vic.gov.au email address during the registration process to ensure the registration fee is waivered.
Accessibility
This On-Demand presentation is delivered in spoken English with Auslan. Captioning is also available.
Completion
Participants who successfully complete this On-Demand Presentation will receive a certificate noting 1.5 hours of professional learning.
Course Flyer
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
• Understand broadly how children learn language
• Examine how deaf children learn Auslan, and literacy pathways
• Consider Theory of Mind and executive functioning in deaf children
• Understand the impact of an interpreter in the classroom, mediated instruction and the considerations when working with students with language delay and or deprivation.
Presenters
.jpg)
Karin O’Reilly has worked in the deafness field for over 32 years. She is a NAATI professionally certified Auslan-English Interpreter, Teacher of the Deaf and CODA. Karin currently works as a Principal Advisor Auslan for the Far North Queensland region Department of Education where she supervises a team of staff and provides support to schools on differentiating the curriculum for deaf and hard of hearing students that use Auslan. Karin has recently completed a PhD thesis through the University of Queensland which investigated advanced theory of mind performance in native and late signing populations.