Makaton Level 1 Workshop Online - Makaton International Awareness Day

I am a fully licensed & experienced freelance Makaton Tutor who is passionate about spreading the use of Makaton and helping others to start or continue their own Makaton journey.

Signing Together

Level 1 Makaton Workshop Online. An introduction into the Makaton communication programme covering stages 1 and 2 of the core vocabulary.

Makaton Level 1 Online Workshops

Level 1 Makaton Workshop Online. An introduction into the Makaton language programme covering stages 1 & 2 of the core vocabulary.

Level 1 Makaton Workshop, teaching stages 1 &amp; 2 of the Core Vocabulary signs &amp; symbols. You will learn over 140 signs.Level 1 Workshop is the starting point for your Makaton journey. It is recommended for people who need to use Makaton at home and in their work, to develop the communication skills of others.Online workshops are delivered in real time in a virtual meeting room via Zoom.Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Communication Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties.The Level 1 Workshop includes how to start using Makaton in everyday situations; immediate needs, home, familiar people, food, events, activities and objects. You will also discover hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use to maximise communication.Online workshops comprise of approximately seven learning hours, dependant on group size. Please note timings of the day may vary depending on group size &amp; previous experience or knowledge.No previous experience required for a Level 1 Workshop. Participants must be over 16 years of age. Please raise at time of booking if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning &amp; participation.You will receive a Participant's Manual through the post, to the shipping address provided at checkout, which includes the Makaton symbols and signs that you learn in the workshop, you will NOT be able to participate in the workshop without a manual.You will also be given a certificate of attendance. Please remember to keep your Level 1 training certificate in case you want to attend further Makaton training.After completing Level 1 training you can continue on your Makaton journey by attending Level 2 training.You will need a good internet connection to ensure Zoom works well, as well as a big enough screen to see all participants (this can be up to 11 others). Ideally, a computer/laptop screen with camera and microphone function, as you will need to be seen and heard clearly for assessment of your signing. Mobile phones are NOT suitable as you will need both hands free and visible throughout the workshop and during group activities you will need to see all participants.Please ensure your environment is quiet and distraction free.You will receive an email from Signing Together - signingtogethermakatontutor@gmail.com - to confirm your place ahead of the workshop. Please look out for this email as it contains important information regarding the workshop. Please also ensure you have provided the correct shipping address for your Participants Manual, as you will be unable to proceed through the workshop without the manual.Please note that bookings close two full weeks prior to the workshop date to allow ample time for your participant manual to arrive.

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