Ep 7: Membership Vs Visitorship

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THE POD PLACE

Clare Best

21 episodes

6 days ago

THE POD PLACE is all about empowering parents of deaf and hard of hearing children through the sharing of stories and experiences that connect this unique community together. Created and hosted by Clare Best - a Teacher of the Deaf and a mother of a deaf child, this podcast also brings expert insights and advice from Clare's 15 years working in the bilingual deaf education space.

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Ep 7: Membership Vs Visitorship

THE POD PLACE

25 minutes 38 seconds

11 months ago

Ep 7: Membership Vs Visitorship

In this solo episode, I explore the crucial difference between Membership and Visitorship when it relates to the learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students. I share my insights and anecdotes on what true inclusion looks like—where our kids are not just present but are equal members with full access to opportunities, relationships, and discussions. I discuss the dangers of the visitorship model, where our deaf kids are merely bodies in the room, and emphasise the importance of fostering an environment where every deaf child has a genuine seat at the table.

Let's dive in! Clare x

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YOUTUBE VODCAST with Auslan Interpretations

For those who prefer visual content, check out our vodcast version on YouTube, complete with captions, a full transcript and Auslan interpretation courtesy of Expression Australia x