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| Article | Page | Comment |
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| Articles | ||
| Models of deaf education around the world | 4 | Ann Underwood explains how the focus of this Magazine came into being � and explains about the outline that authors were asked to address. This outline can also be found on the BATOD website in the Magazine folder called �Models of Deaf Education�. People reading this are welcome to submit an article to Magazine Editor that can be published - dated - in the website folder. This will then be available to researchers and anyone interested who has Internet access. |
| Teacher training in Europe | 5 | Recently Paul Simpson contacted colleagues in a range of European countries to find out about their arrangements for training Teachers of the Deaf. Colleagues from seven countries replied and the answers are collated in this article. Five questions were asked.
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| Deaf education in Sweden | 7 | Karin Angerby writes about how Sweden meets the needs of deaf children currently. |
| Education of the deaf in Luxembourg | 9 | Claudine Muller and Nadine Rischard explain why Luxembourg has a multi-lingual challenge that makes the approach to educating deaf children different from other European countries. |
| Email from America | 12 | Barbara Eck-Duchini Teacher of the Deaf in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA sent a very personal account of her experiences as a Teacher of the Deaf in her state. Educational apporaches and structures may vary across America and it will be interesteing if we receive direct answers to the guideline questions from other states. |
| Teaching in Bermuda | 13 | Margie Harriott explains about how she is working in Bermuda. |
| Deaf education in Germany | 14 | Christiane Hartmann-Borner describes the system in Germany. |
| Deaf education changes in the Netherlands | 16 | Henk J de Snoo, Project Manager, Royal Auris Group was delegated to write about the changes that have taken place in Netherlands and how deaf education is now delivered in his country. |
| How Russia deals with deaf children | 19 | Anna Komarova and Michael Pursglove briefly chronicle the history of deaf education in Russia and explain how provision is made currently. |
| Provision for the education of deaf pupils in Norway | 21 | Pat Pritchard (advisor), Vestlandet kompetansesenter, describes the curriculum for deaf pupils in Norway and provides a comprehensive reference list. |
| Developments in Romania | 24 | Mihai Scafaru, Asociatia �Sprijin pentru Deficientii Senzoriali� Brasov sent a number of emails and pictures explaining how he was helped by the British Red Cross initiative in 1990. The 'Improving Services for hearing-impaired Children in Romania' project was carried out with the help of several British experts in the education of deaf children - David Bond, Peter Watkin, Wendy McCracken, Dot Donaldson, to name but a few. Their expertise, professionalism and enthusiasm impressed Mihai, who spent time travelling throughout Romania with them, visiting existing schools for the deaf. Mihai describes how he then undertook the task of setting up a kindergarten unit for hearing-impaired children, to be attached to a mainstream setting within Brasov. |
| Regulars and General Items: | ||
| FEAPDA council meeting | 18 | Peter Annear represents BATOD at FEAPDA and he reports on the Council meeting where Paul Simpson presided for the first time. |
| ICT Newspage | Sharon Pointeer provides an update and overview of equipment, meetings and initiatives of specific interest to ToDs and web sites worth a visit. She briefly reports on QCA meeting about online testing for Key Stage 3 ICT, in order to look at accessibility issues for pupils with special educational needs. | |
| DCCAP | 29 | Paul Bonsor reminds ToDs that DCCAP is for all deaf pupils who can benefit from the use of technology to develop and improve language and communication skills. |
| Video Review - Sign In | 30 | Chris Payton, Ashton HI SERF, Preston spent some time looking at the video and provides a comprehensive review. |
| Book review - Parent participation improving services | 31 | Aleka Loizou, Surrey Physical and Sensory Support Service has looked closely at Parent Participation: Improving services for disabled children. 1 Parents' Guide; which parents also commented on and 2 Professionals' Guide. |
| SIGN�s mental awareness survey | 33 | Gerda Loosemore-Reppen reports on the response and outcomes of the study carried out as part of SIGN's 'Reaching Deaf Minds� Health Promotio. Sign surveyed Teachers of the Deaf about their mental health awareness and about the support they were able to obtain locally to any deaf pupils they thought had mental health support needs. |
| Advertising Rates | 36 | |
| The SENDA agenda | 38 | Elizabeth Mackinder represented BATOD at this conference, billed as a 'major opportunity to hear/see experts speak about the policy and practical implications of (SENDA) legislation and professional opinion about the future of learning and language support for Deaf Students'. She reports in detail about events during the day. |
| Early Support Programme - what�s happening now? | 38 | Elizabeth Andrews, Deputy Director, Early Support responded to a request for an update on ESP which is presented here. |
| NW Regional Early Excellence Programme | 39 | Sandy Goler and the NW REEP team report on one of two pilot programmes in the country run by parents and other professionals working in the field of deaf education. NW REEP operates from RSD Manchester and covers some 20+ local authorities in Cheshire, Lancashire and West Yorkshire. The project was set up by Gwen Carr and other leading lights in early years practice, who continue to serve on the steering committee. |
| NATED news | 40 | On behalf of the NATED Committee Julia Cooley writes a page of NATED news to keep BATOD members informed about FE issues. |
| Transition to adult services | 41 | Lynda Holland and Gill Lingard from the Specialist Support Service, Birmingham LEA, were interested in a 'Transition Day' initiative developed by Ann Ryding and her team in Wolverhampton. Birmingham Specialist Support Service, decided to try and organise a similar day locally. Amongst others, the Birmingham Family Friendly Group actually includes parents, reps from voluntary agencies, Health and Education staff from three LEAs - Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell - so it was decided to organise a 'Transition to Adult Services Day' for Year 10 and 11 pupils from all three LEAs. |
| Presentation to the Royal Society of Medicine | 42 | Sue Archbold, former President of BATOD (1999-2001) delivered the Edith Whetnall lecture on Friday 5 November at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. Congratulations to Sue on this excellent lecture - BATOD should be proud that a former President was able to contribute to such an influential meeting and be so well received. |
| Ofsted report - Mandatory Qualification | 47 | Ofsted has produced a report into the Mandatory Qualification. Details are available on the BATOD website under 'information for members' |
| GTC corporate plan | 50 | Recently the General Teaching Council (GTC) published its corporate plan. This is a precis of some of the key pints that may affect Teachers of the Deaf. |
| Can you help? - supply teaching request | 51 | BATOD is often approached for the details of teachers who might be able to cover maternity leave or illness, work in an independent school or college or help a deaf child with some extra tuition. Paul Simpson is looking for part-time or retired Teachers of the Deaf who might be able to offer some time as a supply Teacher of the Deaf or to work with an individual deaf child. |
| Abbreviations in this issue | 52 | A life saver - the page that every ToD turns to when confronted with a set of meaningful uppercase letters! |
| Information is the key - Connevans thinks so! | 53 | Lynne Stevens tells us about some of the facilties that are available on the Connevans website, including explanations and presentation about many audiological items. |
| This and That | 54 | Items from the postbag and email inbox that could be pinned on the noticeboard for you to read! Request from America; AASDCATS website; The Award for Excellence in Special Needs Teaching in a Special School for the South Region; BSL Awareness Consortium project; Funding for BSL in Scotland; Roy Castle Recycling Appeal; BSL Numeracy CD-ROM; grant award for Cued Speech Association UK |
| A question of subtitles | 56 | If you are not a member of the email list 'ToD', or have dropped out in the past before the various glitches were solved, then you will have missed the discussion about subtitling and DVDs. This article carries most of the information that has been shared. |
| BATOD and NASEN meeting | 57 | The NEC Steering Group are developing a benefical liaison with the National Association for SEN. The report of the meeting demonstrates several areas that are of mutual interest. |
| NCPA - structure | 58 | National Committee of Professionals in Audiology was set up in 1990 as an independent committee representing the interests of the entire range of professional groups active in the field of Audiology. Thus it has a unique status in that it can be said to be a voice for the whole Audiology profession. Simon Blake explains about NCPA. |
| NCPA meeting | 59 | David Hartley reports on the most recent meeting of NCPA. |
| Tripartite meeting | 59 | Notes from the latest Tripartite meeting where BATOD, NDCS and RNID share information about activities and initiatives. |
| NHSP executive meeting | 62 | Dr Nicky Ereaut represents BATOD at this executive meeting. The role of members of the group is to inform developments in relation to the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. The issues discussed are multi-agency: health, education, social services and voluntary groups. Protocols are reviewed and information is gathered. Updates from each of the agencies involved are provided. BATOD's role is to help inform the executive of issues around the Teacher of the Deaf role post diagnosis (referral, cover, level and availability of qualified support etc). |
| Association Business: | ||
| Presidential View from the front | 1 | Carole Torrance has been hiding in the potting shed considering the state of the world and BATOD. In particular; recruitment of Teachers of the Deaf, securing the training courses, consulting the BATOD membership and representing Teachers of the Deaf in general. |
| What went on at NEC on Saturday 4 December 2004 | 2 | The regular precis of meeting business to keep members informed in outline until the minutes or more detailed reports appear. |
| Representing you | 3 | Between the NEC meetings, members of BATOD attend various meetings that are of particular interest to Teachers of the Deaf. This list is not exhaustive as some reports have not yet been received or meetings reported on, some are meetings booked for the near future. |
| Minutes of NEC Meeting on 25 September 2004 | 42 | Confirmed Minutes of the previous NEC Meeting |
| BATOD UK | 48 | report from the regions that were avaialble at the time of going to press. |
| Subscription Rates | 59 | Annual Membership subscription rates apply from 1st August. |
| Have you moved? Change of address form | 63 | Reading a colleague's Magazine? Wondering what has happened to your copy? If you are not receiving your BATOD Magazine and Journal perhaps it is because we have no record of your current address. Put this right by completing the form and returning it to The Membership Secretary, or simply email from here. |
| Calendar | ||
| Meetings and training to know about | 64 | Advertised courses and meetings which are of interest to BATOD members. Contact the magazine editor to add a one line entry to this valuable page or pay for a small advert on the Noticeboard. |
| Officers of regions and nations | inside back cover | local contact addresses for BATOD areas |