Tips For Visual Teaching At Primary Level
Clear presentation of information in classrooms benefits a cross-section of pupils, including deaf children and learners of English as a second language. The challenge for teachers (classroom & resource) is to translate curriculum material into a classroom-friendly version to suit a range of abilities. Classroom displays are one way to do this. Visual & pictorial elements
Interactive Whiteboards Benefit Inclusive Teaching
Interactive whiteboards altered teaching practices at St Columba’s Girls National School in Co Cork, after its deaf pupils benefited from the tools. St Columba’s GNS, which has a facility for deaf students and teaches all its 600 students sign language, quickly realised the value of the whiteboards. When teaching new concepts in class, visual images and
Theatre Accessibility For Deaf Children
Everyone enjoys a trip to the theatre once in a while, but in reality stage performances are more accessible to some, than to others. Childrens’ theatre in Ireland is a key element of the wider arts scene and should be made accessible to deaf children as far as possible. About 3,500 deaf youngsters nationwide would
"TV With Earplugs" Experience For Hearing Pupils
A while back, we talked about how school teachers can teach pupils about deafness. One possibility is to try an “immersion” tactic in the classroom. This tactic works best with students from age 8 upwards: here’s how to do it. Set up a TV with subtitles in the classroom, ready to use. Brief the students on what to
A Cochlear Implant – An Individual Perspective
Cochlear implants can be controversial – and many parents wonder if they are making the right choice on behalf of their baby or young child. In this piece, “T”, who received an implant as a teenager, tells his story. Until I received my cochlear implant, I was blissfully unaware of the changes I would undergo
Parent Question: How Early To Teach Lip-reading
Lip-reading can be an imprecise science at times, but certain children and individuals find it’s a lifeline to understanding what’s said around them. Babies naturally look at peoples’ faces when their attention is attracted, or they are spoken to. It’s never too early to teach lipreading, regardless of how a baby is going to communicate eventually. Babies Lipread
Teaching Hearing Pupils About Deafness
Many school teachers would like how to teach their hearing pupils about deafness but are unsure how to proceed. Children with a classmate who’s deaf can be equally curious about what exactly is involved. Depending on the age of the children in a school class, the concept of deafness can be taught in a few ways.
Non-Verbal Communication Speaks Volumes
Many deaf youngsters can read the movement of an eyelid, or so it’s said. Non-verbal communication and facial expressions are essential for deaf youngsters to decode what’s said by a speaker, whether it’s verbal or signed. Visual information cues give the tone of what’s being said, as aural nuances aren’t always picked up and can be
Parent Question: Teaching ‘Pretend’ And ‘Real’
A mum recently asked how to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’ to her son. There are a few ways to do this. Sorting toy and ‘real’ items into piles may be the easiest start, as Anna McLeod at Release Communication advises. Comparing toy and ‘real’ animals side-by-side is another way to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’. If
Teacher Question: Finding Support For Deaf Pupils
A teacher just contacted IDK to advise that a young deaf pupil had arrived in her class without prior notice, and what were the next steps to take? For anyone else who may be in the same position, here’s some advice: 1) Ask your pupil’s parents/guardian if their hearing has been tested and if hearing
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell