Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
EDUC 2205 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Prerequisites:
EDUC 1205Hours:
100Credits:
6Description:
This is the second of three courses designed for teachers to qualify as specialist teachers for students with hearing impairments. The course includes a more in-depth analysis of: the spectrum of hearing losses; audiology for a teacher of the deaf; communication/placement options; an introduction to speech remediation of oral deaf; a continuation of language and amplification literacy for deaf students; troubleshooting problems with hearing aids and amplification systems; American Sign Language; hands-on experience with testing and amplification; and assessment; network groups, trends and amplification issues. There is an emphasis on teaching, learning and assessment strategies informed by recent research.