sign language teacher

Description

Sign language teachers educate non-age-specific students in sign language. They teach sign language to both students with or without special educational needs such as deafness. They organise their classes using a variety of lesson materials, work interactively with the group, and assess and evaluate their individual progress through assignments and examinations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

special needs learning equipment sign language special needs education curriculum objectives communication disorders language teaching methods assessment processes communication related to hearing impairment hearing disability hearing loss

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

instructional strategies learning difficulties disability care learning needs analysis disability types

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare lesson content teach sign language teach languages apply teaching strategies give constructive feedback assess students manage student relationships perform classroom management demonstrate when teaching

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain students' discipline follow research on special needs education provide learning support assist students in their learning provide specialised instruction for special needs students work with virtual learning environments liaise with educational staff adapt teaching to student's capabilities support people with hearing impairment assist children with special needs in education settings assist clients with special needs stimulate students' independence