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Access To Academic English: The Development Of A Meta- Linguistic Curriculum, Dawn Duffin
Access To Academic English: The Development Of A Meta- Linguistic Curriculum, Dawn Duffin
The ITB Journal
One of the greatest barriers to the deaf student's continuing and further education is the accessing of course texts and research papers. A native ISL user will not necessarily have acquired fluency in accessing written information in English during the course of his or her previous educational experience. At university the deaf student cannot hope that more than a percentage of course materials will be translated into ISL onto video tape and so often loses insight into the chosen course normally gained through the range of reading of text required by third level study if her or she lacks skill …
A Collaborative Model Of Service Delivery For Individuals With Specific Learning Difficulties, Suzanne Mccarthy
A Collaborative Model Of Service Delivery For Individuals With Specific Learning Difficulties, Suzanne Mccarthy
The ITB Journal
This paper will discuss a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to service delivery for young people and adults with specific learning difficulties. Influenced by research findings and a gap in service provision, the BUA service has been set up to provide screening, assessment, training and support to young people and adults with specific learning difficulties. The paper will consider the etiology of specific learning difficulties and current practices with particular reference to service provision and best practice models in the delivery of services. The paper will also discuss the BUA Centre’s innovative approach with the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown and the Dyscovery …