Importance of Incidental Learning Workshop by PDHHS & FNDC

Описание: Watch this informative workshop presentation, brought to you by BC Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) and the Family Network for Deaf Children (FNDC), focusing on the crucial topic of Incidental Learning.

Presented by experts Sarah Rabu (Principal, Manitoba School for the Deaf) and Charlotte Enns (Education Professor, University of Manitoba), this session explores:

What is Incidental Learning? Understand the informal, everyday learning that happens naturally through observation and overhearing in a child's environment.

Why is it Vital? Learn how incidental learning contributes significantly to cognitive development, social skills, and world knowledge.

The Access Challenge: Discover why deaf and hard-of-hearing children often miss out on these vital learning opportunities and the potential impact this can have.

Real-World Scenarios: Hear about common situations, like the "Dinner Table Syndrome," where exclusion can unintentionally occur.

Practical Strategies: Gain valuable insights and actionable tips for parents, families, and educators on how to consciously create access and fill potential learning gaps for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

This workshop provides essential knowledge for anyone supporting a deaf or hard-of-hearing child. Learn how to foster a richer learning environment by understanding and promoting access to incidental learning.

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