Portuguese Sign Language and Academic Inclusion
Welcome to the Flash "Portuguese Sign Language and Academic Inclusion"!
In this short and practical session, you will be invited to reflect on the importance of Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) in promoting more inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environments. Through real-life examples and collaborative strategies, this course offers tools for enhancing awareness and fostering effective cooperation among teachers, interpreters, and Deaf students.
This session includes Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation.
Content
What You Will Learn
• The role of LGP as a language of communication and inclusion in higher education
• Key challenges faced by Deaf students and how educators can support their success
• Inclusive pedagogical strategies that promote accessibility and active participation
• Best practices for collaboration between teachers and LGP interpreters
• Tools and resources to support linguistic and cultural diversity in the classroom
Target Audience
Who Should Enrol?
Higher education teachers who work with Deaf students, students interested in accessibility and inclusive practices, and anyone curious about the role of LGP in creating inclusive educational environments.
Motivation
Why Take This Course?
Because fostering inclusion in higher education is a shared responsibility. Understanding the specificities of LGP and learning how to collaborate effectively in the teaching-learning process helps ensure academic success for all and contributes to building a more just, accessible, and inclusive academic culture.