Future Proof
Join us for this free event from 10am-3pm on Monday, 22 April 2024 and discover how The University of Manchester is meeting the new mandatory qualification in Deaf Education.
We invite you to join us for a valuable opportunity to enhance your professional development at The University of Manchester. Here's what you can expect:
- Learn about the new mandatory qualification for trainee Teachers of the Deaf and how we equip our students to be effective Teachers of D/deaf Children and Young People in your services.
- Stay updated on the latest research developments in the field and understand how they shape our training programs.
- Meet some of our alumni and discover how they are having a positive impact on outcomes for D/deaf children and young people
- Engage with the latest technology and learn about how we're using it to enhance our educational practices.
- Take advantage of the chance to network with peers from across the country, all while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
We look forward to welcoming you to Future Proof at Manchester.
Event details
Date: Monday, 22 April 2024
Time: 10am - 3pm (refreshments and sign-in from 9:30am)
Venue: Room G.306 A+B, Jean McFarlane Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL. View the location on an interactive map of campus.
Agenda:
- 10am: The new MQ at Manchester.
- 10.45am: Pragmatic language, social communication and Theory of Mind: The next frontier for training under the new Mandatory Competencies. Dr Helen Chilton.
- 11.30am: Securing outcomes for deaf children through effective collaboration. The new MQ, Best Practice Guidance and barriers to success. Dr Lindsey Jones.
- 12.15pm: Lunch, networking and exhibitors.
- 1.15pm: Alumni speakers.
- 1.45pm: Effectively supporting students on teaching placement: Measuring against the new MQ. Helen Chilton and Kim Davis.
- 2.15pm: QToDs of the future: Student success.
- 2.45pm: Future directions, and bursary and grant opportunities.
- 3pm: Close.
The event will be BSL interpreted.
Please register for your place and inform us of any dietary requirements using the link below.