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Basic Training – Blended – 1st November
Presented by: Marion Van Nierop, Key Word Sign Australia
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm AEDT
Location: OnlineIn this introductory key word sign course, you will learn about the principles of key word sign and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will understand how key word sign is different to Auslan, the language of the Deaf Community in Australia.
In the practical component of the course you will learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures. You will have the opportunity to practice using speech and signs together in interactive activities, building your skills in a safe and fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your key word sign journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
You will complete the theory component of your training as a self-paced eLearning module. You can learn flexibly in your own time and complete your training around other commitments. The eLearning will take you between 1 – 2 hrs. You will then complete the practical component of your training virtually online, where you, your trainer and the other participants will join from their computers.
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Basic Training – Split Session Training – Nov 13 & Nov 20th
Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
Date: Wednesday 13th November & Wednesday 20th November
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm AEDT
Location: OnlineKey Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented online.
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Sip ‘n’ Sign – 18th November
Finished a Basic Key Word Sign Workshop?
Want to keep up your signing skills?
Come along to our FREE Sip ‘n’ Sign sessions!Time: 7:30 pm to 8.30 pm (AEDT)
Date: Monday 18th November 2024These online sessions are open to anyone who has completed a Basic Key Word Sign workshop.
Bring along a glass of your favourite beverage, and have a bit of fun while you:
• Review signs learned in your basic workshop
• Work on sign accuracy & fluency
• Brainstorm questions about using KWS in your home or workplaceNo RSVP required. Just jump onto the zoom link –which will open at 7:20 pm, ready for a prompt 7:30 start.
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Basic Training – Split Session Training – November 18th & November 25th
Presented by: Tanya Jarvis
Date: Monday November 18th & Monday November 25th
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm (AEDT)
Location: Online via zoomKey Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented online.
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Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 20th November
Presented by: Leigha Dark, Key Word Sign Australia
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm AEDT
Location: OnlineKey Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented online.
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Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 2nd December
Presented by: Melanie Robartson, WA
Date: Monday 2nd December 2024
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AWST
Location: SensesWA, Burswood, WA 6100
Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented face-to-face.
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Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 3rd December
Presented by: Tanya Jarvis
Date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm AEDT
Location: OnlineKey Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented online.
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Basic Training – Blended – 4th December
Presented by: Leigha Dark, Key Word Sign Australia
Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024
Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm AEDT
Location: OnlineIn this introductory key word sign course, you will learn about the principles of key word sign and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will understand how key word sign is different to Auslan, the language of the Deaf Community in Australia.
In the practical component of the course you will learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures. You will have the opportunity to practice using speech and signs together in interactive activities, building your skills in a safe and fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your key word sign journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
You will complete the theory component of your training as a self-paced eLearning module. You can learn flexibly in your own time and complete your training around other commitments. The eLearning will take you between 1 – 2 hrs. You will then complete the practical component of your training virtually online, where you, your trainer and the other participants will join from their computers.
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Intermediate Training – Blended – 6th December
Presented by: Lauren Scott, Key Word Sign Australia
Date: Friday 6th December 2024
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm (AEDT)
Location: OnlineIn this intermediate key word sign course, you will build your knowledge of key word sign and gesture in familiar, everyday activities, routines, games and songs. You will learn about how to create a sign environment using strategies and resources to encourage and support the use of sign.
The focus of this course is building your skills in signing accuracy and fluency through individual, small group, and whole group activities. You will revise the signs of the Interactive Vocabulary learned in ‘Getting Started with Key Word Sign’ and learn between 80 -100 news signs.
This workshop is available as a blended learning package. This involves a self-paced eLearning module, and a practical session presented online.
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Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 9th December
Presented by: Melanie Robartson, WA
Date: Monday 9th December 2024
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AWST
Location: SensesWA, Armadale, WA 6112
Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.
In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.
This workshop is presented face-to-face.
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