Overall purpose of role
To provide bespoke support to deaf student’s specific which reflects their method of communication, educational history, and experience.
Support may include breaking down assignment briefs and English concepts, developing research and composition strategies, working on the structure and mode of presentations, organisation, time management, communication, etc., which should facilitate strategies for independent learning. This support is not subject specialist support but support to enable access to the course.
Where appropriate and with the student’s permission, provide advice to the HEP’s disability officers and teaching staff on the adjustments that could be made to create an inclusive learning environment for the student.
