Ed Found - Deaf & Hard of Hear

Catalog description

This course introduces basic concepts for the education of deaf and hard of hearing students. Topics covered include the social construction of deafness; the history of deaf education; families of deaf and hard of hearing children; language and literacy development; educational philosophies and approaches; cognitive and academic development; basic concepts in audiology; cochlear implants; placement options; deaf students with disabilities; and transition to life after school. The course is grounded in the perspective that varying levels of hearing ability are aspects of human diversity. Six Field Experience hours are required for this course.