Interactive Whiteboards Promote Pupils’ IT Literacy
Using interactive whiteboards in mainstream primary classrooms motivates pupils by offering educational tools with a strong visual learning aspect. For deaf children who learn visually, whiteboards facilitate inclusive teaching and learning styles in many ways. Interactive teaching directly at the whiteboard is possible, instead of the child missing instructions while at a classroom workstation The
Evelyn Glennie with the NYOI at the NCH (July 7th)
This was inclusion at its best. World-renowned percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, in performance with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. The flow of musical synergy among the disparate players was achieved by using key sensory cues for an orchestral harmonisation that received a prolonged standing ovation at its
NDCS Moves Education Statistics To Centre Stage
The UK’s NDCS (National Deaf Childrens’ Society) campaigns for improved educational services on behalf of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Its “Must do better!” campaign identifies how routine teaching services for deaf children can be improved now, and in the government’s 2020 strategy. From autumn 2009, as a result of campaigns by NDCS and other entities,
Introducing Babies & Toddlers To Books & Reading
Babies and toddlers need to become familiar with books before reaching school age, otherwise they will tend to associate books only with school. Infants at home will be attracted to simple pictures in books, which can prompt their first item-and-word link, the initial step in language-learning. Toddlers exposed to image-rich books and flash cards early
Teaching Question: Making The Alphabet Tactile
A teacher recently asked how to make her pupils’ letter-learning tactile for an inclusive classroom of mixed abilities and developmental stages. When teaching the alphabet to children who’re deaf, touch and movement can be key elements in a multi-sensory approach. The childrens’ visual memory is reinforced as they will remember the ‘feeling’ and ‘moving’ sensations
Early Reading Skills For Lifelong Literacy
Reading is a key skill for deaf children to develop, as our world is driven by information. Think about it – your child and their peers will grow up with email, texting, computer tools, captioned TV, DVDs and online video clips. As this website noted recently, digital tools like email, webtext, Skype, video relay or chat, can
Accessibility In Computer Training Environments
A recent conference hosted by AHEAD got me thinking about my education, and learning situations where tuition support might have helped. By far the most challenging of my three third-level courses was the IT conversion course. These courses are known for their accelerated pace. That wasn’t the problem, however. Computer-based classroom practicals were the glaring
Using Blog Tools For Storytelling & Picture Diaries
Some time ago, IDK ran a piece about making picture diaries for natural language development and keeping weekly diaries to teach literacy. Parents and teachers at some schools send home-school books back and forth with a child who’s deaf, to keep a log of what’s learned in classes. Blogs can actually become a substitute for home-school
IDK Responds To Two Calls For Submissions
IDK recently responded to calls for submissions from two state entities, the Teaching Council and the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF). The Teaching Council sought feedback as part of its review of its Codes of Professional Conduct for Teachers, which describe “standards of teaching, knowledge, skill and competence” and professional conduct for teachers. Separately, the NESF made
Baby Books & Flash Cards For Language Teaching
The Usborne book range includes the “Baby’s First Flashcards” product, excellent for language work at home, while being fun for babies and parents to look at and hold. Infants from 3 months upward have the option of a sharp graphic design on one side, as they learn to focus their eyes. Older babies will enjoy the softer,
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell