As the General Ed. Teacher-
How do I Help my
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Student
in my Classroom?
2. Rephrase if the child does not understand rather than repeat the same words over and over.
Do not yell, exaggerate, or over enunciate. Overemphasis of words distorts lip movements and makes speech reading more difficult.
6. -When showing a power point, give a paper copy of the power point for note taking to the D/HH Student! Usually the lights are turned off or set low during the presentation. Remember- with little or no lights, the D/HH student cannot see your face to read your lips as you discuss the power point. Please provide some lights. As the D/HH student takes notes – he/she is looking down as your are talking and again, the student is not able to read your lips while looking down to write and will miss verbal information. Be sure he/she is looking at you when you are giving information that will be tested.
7. Write key words of an idea or lesson on the board, smart board or use an overhead.
7. Write key words of an idea or lesson on the board, smart board or use an overhead.
8. Assignments should be written on the board so that the student can copy them into a notebook or agenda as well as textbook page numbers the class will be turning to in each lesson.
9. Appoint a helper/note taker for the child. Have a student sitting next to the D/HH child who will gesture to turn the page or get out assigned book or item from desk.
10. Avoid drinking or chewing while talking, especially while wearing the FM system.
12. During classroom discussion - ask students to speak one at a time.
13. Summarize key points made by students' answers or comments during class discussion.
posted March 20, 2014