Online Course Detail

Submitted by jmr on April 12, 2010 - 5:28pm
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Theory of Mind and Distance Learning

 

The purpose of this presentation is to provide information about the pivotal role of auditory brain development in the acquisition of spoken communication, reading, and social-emotional skills, including Theory of Mind (ToM), in all children and particularly those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Dr. Flexer discusses the roles of neuroplasticity, hearing loss, technology, distance hearing, and auditory enrichment on central auditory neural maturation and social-emotional development.

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Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

  • Upon completing this course, learners will be able to describe auditory brain development as the foundation for listening, language, and literacy.
  • Upon completing this course, learners will be able to define Theory of Mind development in children with hearing loss.
  • Upon completing this course, learners will be able to discuss the relationship between distance hearing, incidental learning, and social-emotional development.
  • Upon completing this course, learners will be able to detail informal instructional strategies for facilitating listening, literacy, and social-emotional development in infants and children.

Course Instructor(s):
Carol Flexer, Ph.D., CCC-A, LSLS Cert. AVT, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Audiology, The University of Akron