MOOC in ISL for first responders is an online course designed to teach Indian Sign Language to emergency first responders.
The purpose of such a course would be to help first responders communicate effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals during emergency situations. By learning ISL, first responders would be better equipped to understand and respond to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals during crisis situations, such as natural disasters or accidents.
The content of the course could include basic sign language vocabulary, such as emergency-related signs and phrases, as well as cultural considerations related to working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The course could also cover strategies for effective communication in emergency situations, such as using visual aids or written notes.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am Aswathi B, pursuing Masters in Audiology at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum. You are being invited to participate in this survey conducted as a part of my Master's dissertation entitled "Neonatal Hearing Screening: Developing Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire for Junior Public Healthcare Professionals Performing Hearing Screening" under the guidance of Ms. Praveena Davis.
The questionnaire which is developed is to assess the knowledge of junior public healthcare professionals performing hearing screening in Kerala, and it includes 30 questions which is distributed into 5 domains including Knowledge of hearing screening, Knowledge of early identification, OAE testing, JCIH guidelines and Anatomy and physiology of hearing. And these domains are again further divided into 3 level based on the difficulty level (Basic, Medium and Advanced). The questions are prepared in a multiple-choice option and the participants have to tic on the correct answer. For every correct answer you will be awarded with a score of 1 and for incorrect answers it will be 0.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and the information that is obtained in connection with this study will be kept confidential. This online questionnaire would require approximately 30 minutes for you to fill in.
- Teacher: Aswathi B
- Teacher: Praveena Davis