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Inclusive Education Teaching students with Sensorineural Moderate Hearing loss
The Role of the School Educating students with sensorineural hearing loss
Sensorineural Moderate Hearing Loss (What is it? )
Sensorineural hearing loss and education Nelson ( 2006)
Educational Impact’s Texted sourced from: Edwards, K & Levine, M (2007)
Taking a closer look Case study Educating students with sensorineural hearing loss .
Graphics sourced from: http:// pupils with disabilities: impairments/hearing.
Shana’s transition process includes: Talking with parents Providing pamphlets, books & mentors Identifying support networks Training school staff Making classroom adjustments Making Learning adjustments Graphics sourced from: http://www. Youtube.com/watch?= home & school/disabilities/transion.yk778.
The Role of Learning Support Conway. R. (2007)
Shana’s Classroom Challenges Jaffe (1977)
Techniques That Assist ClassroomLearning • Acoustical Improvements • Carpeting • Eliminate background noise • Place rubber on chairs • Close windows/ doors • Preferential Seating • Sitting close to the teacher or other speaker to optimize listening and visual clues • Setting seats in a “U” shape. • Self Advocacy • Encourage children to identify strengths and weaknesses • Be sensitive to student comfort. • Note Taker • A person who takes classroom notes for the student. Sourced from: Dewis, 2007; Kochhar,2008; Aurthur-Kelly,2007; Conway,2007.
SHANA’S LEARNING ADJUSTMENTS Campbell,2000; Denemark,2007; Holton, 2007
Bringing it all together • Schools should be committed to achieving excellence by enhancing educational opportunities for all students, creating environments where: • All students feel they belong • All student learn to understand and appreciate diversity • All parents and cares in the community can take an active role in the life of the school • All students have equal access to support services • All students have equal access to the curriculum
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