Lessons on Deafness at the University of Roma 3

The RWF director, Dr Stefania Fadda, and one of our deaf collaborators, Dr. Kate Groves, were invited by Professor Carla de Petris of the University of Roma 3 to give two lessons on “Childhood Deafness: psychological and socio-relational aspects” and “How to teach English to Deaf Children.”

The lessons were a part of the English Language Laboratory 1: “Challenges of English Language Instruction” organized by Professor de Petris and hosted by the Course of Studies in Primary Education. The series of lessons were held at the University of Roma 3 from 12-21 of May 2009. Dr. Fadda spoke about the psychological and socio-relational aspects of childhood deafness, while Dr.Groves explained about the methodology of teaching English to deaf children.

The 35 students who attended the two lessons dedicated to deafness were given certificates of participation by RWF and the Course of Studies in Primary Education at the University of  Roma 3.