Deafness 101 Modules

 A series of downloadable modules and web-based videos is available on the resource page of the ESC-20 deaf education website. This resource is intended to be downloaded by deaf educators to provide general training to general educators and parents of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The purpose of this project is to provide foundational knowledge about working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing. These modules will also be available as a free online course with a target release in November 2009!

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Module 1: Introduction to Hearing Loss

This module introduces general educators to deafness and focuses on the educational implications a hearing loss has on accessing instruction. In this module, participants will:

• Develop a basic understanding of hearing loss and its impact on access to education
• Explore strategies and modifications to provide the child with hearing loss access to the educational environment
• Learn about current technological interventions that aide children who have hearing loss and the limitations of these technologies
  
  

Module 2: Instructional Considerations

This module introduces general educators to classroom strategies to assure access to instruction. It focuses on access to instruction (communication and classroom arrangements), instructional strategies, etc. In this module, participants will:

• Explore instructional strategies and modifications for students with hearing loss in the general education classroom.
• Identify means for providing equal access to instruction for the student with hearing loss in the general education classroom.
• Understand the impact of noise in the classroom on the student with hearing loss.
• Develop an understanding of the unique vocabulary and language needs of the student with hearing loss.
  
  

Module 3: Personal and Classroom Listening Technologies

This module provides general educators an overview of hearing aids, classroom amplification systems, and cochlear implants. The module talks about classroom considerations and offers suggestions for assuring students have access to instruction. In this module, participants will:

• Learn about current technological interventions that allow students with a hearing loss to access the educational environment with greater ease