Education and Training

Education and Training

Education System

  • Gain proficiency in using signs to detail various stages of the education system that includes primary, secondary, and further education.
  • Understand how to Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of schools, such as state, independent, grammar, or boarding schools.
  • Learn to communicate about different education policies and issues like school uniforms, discipline procedures, and exam systems.

Subjects and Courses

  • Learn to sign a wide range of school subjects and know how to discuss the curriculum components of each.
  • Understand how to talk about various courses in further and higher education.
  • Practice conveying opinions on different subject matters or courses, ensuring you know signs for words such as boring, difficult, interesting, or rewarding.

Examination and Assessment

  • Have a clear understanding of signs to explain methods of assessment, including coursework, tests, and oral presentations.
  • Familiarise with phrases and signs to discuss test preparation and revision strategies.
  • Know the sign language communication for results and grading systems.

Classroom Dynamics

  • Understand sign language to describe teacher-student interactions and the roles each party holds.
  • Practice explaining classroom code of conduct including behaviour expectations and academic integrity.
  • Be clear on how to sign group work and peer collaboration situations and the potential advantages and challenges they pose.

Career Aspirations

  • Become comfortable with signing about career choices and ambitions.
  • Learn signs to discuss the required qualifications and skills for various jobs.
  • Know how to talk about job applications and interviews, and the possible anxieties associated with them.

Training and Skill Building

  • Understand how to discuss different types of training- on the job, apprenticeships, vocational training etc.
  • Be able to explain the importance of skill building such as soft skills, communication skills and organisational skills, for career progression.
  • Develop the ability to communicate about ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

Remember, consistent practice of your skills in real-life scenarios will ensure your signing becomes fluent and easily understood.