Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPLAN003, 'Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Source information on the Deaf community.

1.1. Source various definitions of the Deaf community and interpret criteria for membership.

1.2. Obtain information on different groups within the Deaf community, including those who are Deafblind to develop a broad understanding of the community.

1.3. Identify the role of hearing people in the Deaf community.

1.4. Source information on community and advocacy organisations and their role in the Deaf community.

1.5. Determine own position within the Deaf community.

2. Obtain information on Deaf community cultural values.

2.1. Use a range of sources to identify various cultural values of the Deaf community.

2.2. Identify and compare own personal values with Deaf community values to understand different values.

3. Source information on the origin of Auslan.

3.1. Identify English, Scottish and Irish influences on the evolution of Auslan.

3.2. Identify how sign language was brought to and used in Australia and how the term 'Auslan' was introduced.

3.3. Seek information on the evolution and preservation of Auslan.

4. Source information on the role of signed language in Deaf communities.

4.1. Identify the value of signed languages in Deaf communities.

4.2. Identify various attitudes within the Deaf community towards manual systems of communication.

5. Use Deaf customs and protocols when communicating with Deaf people.

5.1. Use terms related to Deafness that comply with Deaf customs.

5.2. Use attention-getting techniques during interactions that comply with Deaf protocols.

5.3. Use Deaf protocols for participating and turn taking in group discussions.

5.4. Use Deaf protocols for interrupting ongoing conversations.