There are no entry requirements for this course, however a level of spoken English is required to understand the content. Access to IT equipment with internet access.
Start date:
Jun 2026
Course Overview
In this one-off session you will be introduced to deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) You will identify the barriers the deaf community face on a daily basis communicating in a hearing world. This session will cover tips on how to communicate more effectively with all deaf people. It will also teach you how to introduce yourself using British Sign Language and show you how you can continue to learn BSL independently after the session.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Identify groups of deaf people and how you might communicate differently
Aware of the dos and don’ts in communicating with deaf people
Introduce yourself, fingerspell your name and use basic phrases
Identify how you can further develop your skills independently
You will be expected to attend the session via MS Teams and participate in any discussions, activities and group tasks.
How is the course delivered?
Learners will be completing activities to demonstrate progress towards the aims of the session.
The session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams and internet access/appropriate IT kit (laptop, PC, tablet, Smartphone)
During the session they will be learning in a variety of ways:
Meeting other learners and sharing knowledge and skills
Sharing what has been learnt on the course
Range of questioning techniques
Actively listening, observing and discussing
Through active participation through group discussion and response to questioning.
How will my learning be assessed?
The teacher will use a range of activities to review learner’s knowledge throughout the session
Learners will receive verbal feedback in order to further develop their knowledge
Learners will self-assess their own knowledge at the start of the course and again at the end against the aims of the session. This allows them to identify how much they have learnt and where they might need to do further study.
Additional Information
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
Potential Careers
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
