SSC Course 16: Tinnitus and Hyperacusis in Children and Young People: an information session for Teachers of the Deaf

Presented on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2020

boy wearing large headphones looking up

Course evaluation summary

Number of Participants: 10
Number of Respondents: 9

Overall Assessment:

Enhancement to your expertise: 5;
      Content and supplementary material: 4.9;
      Clarity of presentation: 5;
      Pacing of course/event: 5
      (where 1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent)

Will you do anything differently as a result of today's training?

Understanding and knowledge gained will help support children in school.
Ask my pupils if they hear funny noises. Ask for more info if diagnosed.
Info from today will definitely inform my future teaching activities. I will also be doing my own research into a fascinating topic.
I will be more open in asking pupils about tinnitus and how to cope around sleeping. Aware of some pupils who might have hyperacusis.
Be able to counsel families and cascade to colleagues.
Know questions to ask. Be more aware of hyperacusis.
Be more aware of hyperacusis and tinnitus. Have a better understanding of those who have these. Definitely! Be more vigilant in asking pupils about funny noises. Be able to support pupils more effectively.

What was best about the course/event?

Practical advice.
Knowledge and experience of presenter.
Clear, concise and very relevant.
Learning more about hyperacusis.
Clarity of speaker's examples and answers to questions. Examples given. Level of information given. Answering of questions.

What, if anything, could have been improved about the course?

Nothing. All very interesting.

How did you hear about this course?

Course Info Email from SSC: 5
Colleague: 1
SSC Website: 2

What other CPD training would you like the SSC to provide?

Information about impact of auditory neuropathy. Mental Health.
Online Safety.
Addiction awareness.