How to become a lipreading teacher
This factsheet provides information on how to train as a lipreading teacher; what courses are available and where to apply for funding.
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Foreword by Sue Gaston, Course Co-ordinator Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support City Lit London.
Teaching lipreading is a wonderful and varied occupation which, at first sight, may look easy, but is often complex and demanding. At times you may have to be a bit of a juggler, diplomat, negotiator, counsellor, IT expert and even electrician.... and that is before you start on the teaching. Not everyone is suitable. At interview we look for candidates who have:
- a clear speaking voice with natural speech patterns
- confidence in speaking and writing English
- the ability to understand and apply the work of the course – ie the equivalent of working at first year undergraduate level
- an empathic appreciation of the special needs of the deafened adult.
We also look for the kind of personality which can enthuse others and empower them to make the most of their abilities and the support that is available.
An open-minded approach and a good sense of humour are valuable too.
Whilst no formal academic qualifications are necessary, the equivalent of level 2 qualifications in English, Maths and IT are required to gain qualified teacher status.
TRAINING CENTRES LONDON
The City Lit runs a training course for teachers of lipreading to adults. Students are linked with experienced teachers in their area and attend the City Lit for lectures and tutorials.
Details are available from: The City Lit, Keeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA Telephone: 0207-2429872; Fax: 0207-4922735 www.citylit.ac.uk
Contact person: Mrs Sue Gaston Course Co-ordinator [Faculty of Deaf Education & Learning Support] 0207-4922729 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MANCHESTER
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) provides a training course leading to a University Certificate of Higher Education in Teaching Speechreading (Lipreading) to Adults. Students are linked to experienced teachers in their area and attend the university (MMU) for lectures and tutorials.
Details available from: The Admissions Tutor– Anita Clokie Department of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JA. Telephone: 0161-247 2565 with answerphone / via Typetalk. Fax: 0161 246 6394. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
EDINBURGH
The Scottish Course to Train Tutors of Lipreading (SCTTL), provides a training course for tutors of Lipreading. Students are linked to experienced teachers in their area and attend the study centre for lectures and tutorials.
Details are available from: The Course Co-ordinator – Bill Chassels, Tel/Text/SMS: 07814448239. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DUBLIN
DeafHear, provide……
Contact & Director of Aural Rehabilitation: Brigid Mac Sweeney, 35 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1, Republic of Ireland. Tel: 01-8175700 / Fax: 01-8723816 SMS 01-8783629. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Funding
Grants may be available from the local authority in which you reside. Applications usually require to be submitted in writing to the Education Department.
Atla has limited funds in the form of bursaries available to students who are accepted on one of the above courses at the committee's discretion.
Application should be made to the Treasurer at the Association’s postal address.
