1b. Enhancement workshop

The Foundation and Enhancement workshops provide training for professionals relevant to their work and together develop the necessary competencies. It is recommended that professionals attend both parts.

Duration

3 days or 6 x 3 hour modules.

Recommended for

Recommended for professionals who require a more detailed knowledge and skill and who wish to be able to develop the communication skills of others. Also an essential part of entry criteria for Makaton Regional Tutor Training.

Study Materials

Enhancement Workshop Materials Set, Pocket Book of Signs 2, Pocket Book of Symbols 2.

Entry criteria

Participants must have completed the Foundation workshop.

Content

The Enhancement Workshop concentrates on improving and developing participants’ own signing skills and translation skills using signs and symbols. Further signs and symbols for Core Vocabulary Stages 5-8 are taught.

Practical sessions are supported by lectures that look in-depth at the users’ needs, how to adapt communication to suit and how to identify and create opportunities through Makaton for the user to develop his or her communication skills and be better integrated into the community.

Accreditation

The Makaton Charity is working to achieve accreditation for the Enhancement Workshop.

Contact your Makaton Tutor for details of workshops leading to examinations in your area, and make sure your learning is properly accredited.

Further information

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