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Curriculum For A 3 Day Iep Seminar, Stephanie Metzler
Curriculum For A 3 Day Iep Seminar, Stephanie Metzler
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This seminar has been created to teach future teachers, like yourselves, how to create an effective educational plan for students with disabilities, with a strong emphasis on Deaf students.
Feral Child: The Legacy Of The Wild Boy Of Aveyron In The Domains Of Language Acquisition And Deaf Education, Wayne Cayea
Feral Child: The Legacy Of The Wild Boy Of Aveyron In The Domains Of Language Acquisition And Deaf Education, Wayne Cayea
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Language Acquisition has been hotly debated since Chomsky's theory of innate ability in the 1950s. Feral children. i.e.. wild children who grow up in extreme isolation, provide a unique opportunity to study the process of language acquisition. What we can learn can have a major impact on what and how we teach our young students, especially deaf - students whose language development may be delayed. Victor, the Wild Boy of Aveyron, a famous feral child, is the focus of this study. He was discovered in the French wilderness in 1800, after three to eight years alone in the forest. After …
Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Bilingual Approaches, Michelle Johnston
Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Bilingual Approaches, Michelle Johnston
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This literature curriculum unit includes some implements the bilingual strategies (ASL and printed English) to teach deaf students about Poe's short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher." Throughout the curriculum, the students will read, analyze, and interpret the story in primary and secondary languages: ASL and printed English. The bilingual reading and writing processes require the students to read the story in printed English, discuss the literature elements of the story in ASL to decode, interpret and understand the literature elements of this story. The students will go through the writing process to write a h a 1 …
Deaf Japanese-Americans During World War Ii, Mikhael Rosenberg
Deaf Japanese-Americans During World War Ii, Mikhael Rosenberg
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Many teachers are using primary source documents in their social studies classrooms to compliment the standard issued textbooks. Primary sources include, but are not limited to: govenunent documents, pictures, posters, documentaries, and personal interviews. Research shows when teachers use primary sources in their instructions, their students become more engaged with the course. Research shows when teachers use primary sources in their instructions, their students become more engaged with the course. Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between student engagement in the course and student achievement in the class. When historical primary sources related to deaf individuals are used to supplement …
Syntactic Complexity Of Original And Altered Reading Materials, Monica Draiss
Syntactic Complexity Of Original And Altered Reading Materials, Monica Draiss
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As deaf students struggle with a language they cannot hear, the acquisitioin of English in deaf learners is slower than in hearing learners (Berent, 2000). The average deaf 18-year-old graduates with approximately a fourth grade reading level (Traxler, 2000). Therefore, it is imperative for teachers to effectively choose appropriate literature for deaf learners to help them interact more successfully with text. This paper addresses some common challenges deaf readers have with respect to the acquisition of English syntax and how these difficulties affect their reading comprehension. Conjoined sentences and relative clause sentences serve as examples of complex grammatical structures that …
Effectiveness Of Dbq Strategies For Deaf Students In Social Studies Classroom, Sophie-Shifra Gold
Effectiveness Of Dbq Strategies For Deaf Students In Social Studies Classroom, Sophie-Shifra Gold
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Document-based question (DBQ) strategy is considered one of innovative teaching strategies which allow students to learn through real life historical events, demonstrations, and sources. Research has shown that DBQ strategies are effective in any content subject, especially in the social studies content area. DBQ strategies are heavily incorporated in advanced placement courses. There is a growing number of state mandated exams with DBQ items where students are asked to provide in-depth responses. The problem statement of this research study is whether or not DBQ strategies could be used effectively for deaf students at middle and high school academic levels. In …
Successful Deaf Readers: Deaf Professionals' Perspectives On Their Childhood Learning-To-Read Experiences, Sharon Cooke
Successful Deaf Readers: Deaf Professionals' Perspectives On Their Childhood Learning-To-Read Experiences, Sharon Cooke
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The purpose of this project was to discover if there were any common themes or factors that exist, or are perceived to exist, in the childhood reading experiences of successful deaf readers serving as participants in this study. Despite the availability of research concerning poor reading abilities among many deaf children, there has been little exploration into the experiences of successful deaf readers. Through in-depth interviews, detailed information was collected from five deaf adults holding Ph. D. degrees and working in the field of education regarding their learning-to-read experiences. Information was then analyzed and placed in thematic categories related to …
Awareness Of False Information: Urban Legends, Erin Fernsler
Awareness Of False Information: Urban Legends, Erin Fernsler
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It is typical for people to believe urban legends. An urban legend is any modern, fictional story, told as truth that reaches a wide audience by being passed from person to person. The study of urban legends helps us be more alert to false information in our everyday lives. There are very limited resources about urban legends and the impact of the stories on deaf culture. There are very few stories that are common in the deaf community. There are plenty of books about urban legends, but none includes deaf people. This is a problem for the deaf students because …
Teaching Strategies, Learning Strategies, And Communication In The Mainstream Biology Classroom. A Study Of The Perspective Of Deaf Students, Denise Lengyel
Teaching Strategies, Learning Strategies, And Communication In The Mainstream Biology Classroom. A Study Of The Perspective Of Deaf Students, Denise Lengyel
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This qualitative pilot research study explores the perceptions of deaf students who are a minority in the mainstream college classroom. It focuses upon the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies used in the biology classroom, and how communication with hearing peers affects the deaf student's ability to learn in the classroom. Through questionnaires and interviews, participants provided insight on their experiences in the mainstream biology setting. Through research articles and interview responses, suggestions for effective teaching, learning, and communication were constructed and are provided to benefit all in the education profession.
Journal Writing Within Deaf Education, Clare Cassidy
Journal Writing Within Deaf Education, Clare Cassidy
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Writing has generally always been a source of resentment, aversion and unhappiness for deaf people. It shouldn't be. When one mentions an English writing course, one would involuntarily envision a long class of boring lectures on parts of speech, sentence structures and know their written paper will return all bloody from those red markers. This has to change, the unconscious fear of English within Deaf people affects their academic, personal and social growth.
Bridging Communication Within The Mainstream, Kellie Hayes
Bridging Communication Within The Mainstream, Kellie Hayes
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This workshop is intended for hearing professionals who frequently work together within the mainstream to meet the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students as established throughout the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The target audience includes classroom teachers, itinerant teachers of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and administrators of schools K-12. The development of this workshop began with a review of research relating to the roles of these professionals, communication accommodations for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and communication considerations of parents with deaf or hard-of-hearing children. The workshop spans three days, and incorporates a range of activities including deafness simulation, role play, …
Mathematics: It's All About Language, Elizabeth Barrett
Mathematics: It's All About Language, Elizabeth Barrett
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Not many years ago, Hillegeist and Epstein, from Gallaudet University, wrote that 'while there is no question that the increase in difficulty of the mathematical concepts is an important factor in mathematical comprehension and there seems to exist an effect on comprehension specifically related to language. The special role of language in mathematics is a factor in the educational success of deaf students. However,they add that at this point (1987), the nature of the language effect is not completely clear. (Hillegeist&Epstein, 1987). Reading this statement led me to the purpose of this project, which is to review literature that will …
Effective Practices In Classroom Management: A Literature Review, Marlene Hentschel
Effective Practices In Classroom Management: A Literature Review, Marlene Hentschel
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There has been a great deal of research on the topic of effective classroom management since the early 1970's with the classic research of Kounin. The scope of teacher behaviors that fall under classroom management is very broad and goes beyond the issue of discipline. This article summarizes effective management practices across different grade levels.
Cochlear Implants: A Tips & Reference Guide For Teachers Working With Students Using Cis, Thomas Ohl
Cochlear Implants: A Tips & Reference Guide For Teachers Working With Students Using Cis, Thomas Ohl
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Like a stampede, the cochlear implant (CI) has taken the worlds of deaf and hardof- hearing persons by storm. From its inception in the mid 1980's, some have embraced the technology as a miracle cure, while others have thought of it as cultural genocide. Yet, today, many would argue that the implant has come and is here to stay. There are many teachers with students using implants who feel inadequately prepared to deal with this technology. You might be one of them. If you are, this booklet is for you...keep reading! This book will provide you with skills and expertise …
Social Issues Facing Deaf Students In Mainstream Education, Jennifer Lunney
Social Issues Facing Deaf Students In Mainstream Education, Jennifer Lunney
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This review examined the serious impact social isolation can have for the mainstreamed deaf student. When considering a successful high school experience, one must consider both the academic and social components. It is proposed here that the isolation a deaf student typically experiences will greatly impact their identity and self-esteem. Additionally, this review examined the role of the unwritten curriculum, the issue of a least,restrictive environment, identity and socialization/isolation factors, and teaching strategies as they relate to mainstream education. Deaf students face barriers in the mainstream that are often overlooked by teachers and parents. This review consolidates and highlights the …
An Analysis Of Real-Time Captioning Errors: Implications For Teachers, Melissa Vanzant
An Analysis Of Real-Time Captioning Errors: Implications For Teachers, Melissa Vanzant
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This study focused on the occurrence of errors during real-time captioning of live news programs. An analysis was conducted of the types and frequencies of errors that took place during a span of 5 hours oflive captioned television. Thirty-minute segments from 10 different live news programs were randomly selected for analysis. Each error was recorded as it was detected and a list of errors, along with the corresponding spoken messages were compiled. A total of 235 caption errors were identified with an average of 23.5 errors on each station. The most common error categories were spelling errors (33%), word substitution …
Alcohol Awareness Education In The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Classroom, Julie Wainman
Alcohol Awareness Education In The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Classroom, Julie Wainman
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It has often been pointed out that education/prevention curricula in the schools has not accommodated the communication skills of deaf or hard of hearing students and have often been insensitive to their culture. For example, the lessons are frequently presented in a language that the deaf student cannot understand. Furthermore, it has been indicated that there is a need for further study focusing on alcohol abuse by deaf adolescents and its contributing factors. There is also a need to recognize that the deaf population has been mostly overlooked in terms of understanding that they are at-risk and changes need to …
Curriculum Project Proposal: Deaf Art Students Using K-W-L Strategy, Leisa Boling
Curriculum Project Proposal: Deaf Art Students Using K-W-L Strategy, Leisa Boling
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The purpose of this project is to determine if the use of the K-W-L teaching model will foster Deaf art students' cognitive knowledge and ability to express in an art form what they have learned regarding a specific subject. The following observation was made over a three year period working with Deaf art students. Deaf students need guidelines and a method of developing their ability to determine: · prior subject knowledge; · if additional information is needed; · results of research and; · how to use the information to express their creative ideas about a topic. K-W-L provides a visual …
Teaching Strategies In Mathematics: Differences In Sign Language Use, Heather A. Rowley
Teaching Strategies In Mathematics: Differences In Sign Language Use, Heather A. Rowley
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Problem: The proposed project addresses a critical problem facing most schools serving Deaf students in grades Kindergarten through college- insufficient clarity of sign communication by teachers due to wide variation in sign abilities. Today a very small number of teachers of the Deaf use American Sign Language in the classroom. Most teachers use other variations of sign language such as (1) Pidgin Signed English, (2) Signed English, (3) Simultaneous Communication, (4) Total Communication. Clear and effective communication is critically important to both students' learning in school and their success in future careers. Proposed Project Activities: This project will develop and …
Teaching History To Deaf Students, Brooke Erickson
Teaching History To Deaf Students, Brooke Erickson
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I have developed a curriculum based on the Salem Witch Trials incorporating the usage of "The Crucible" play written by Arthur Miller. Along with that concept, the topic of communism and Senator Joseph McCarthy will be discussed. Within this curriculum, students will be exposed to activities such as participating in class discussions, role-playing, designing a newspaper, conducting research, and writing a final paper by following the compare/contrast concept. This curriculum is expected to take a month to conduct and the students will be able to learn about how two time periods are similar to one another but yet different.
Teaching Science To Deaf Students: Resources For Teachers In Kindergarten To Fifth Grade, Susan Coil
Teaching Science To Deaf Students: Resources For Teachers In Kindergarten To Fifth Grade, Susan Coil
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Research indicates that many new teachers encounter hindrances to implementing the type of researched-based, state-of-the-art teaching methodologies for science instruction in the elementary grades, which they had learned about in their teacher preparation programs (Kane, 1994). Concerns have also been expressed about teacher preparation in the science education of deaf students (Lang & Propp, 1982; Lang, 1994, 1996). The present project is designed to assist new and inexperienced teachers in minimizing constraints to the implementation of an effective K-5 science curriculum, particularly in educational programs serving deaf students. In the present paper, some ofthe hindrances to implementing the best practices …
Add And Deafness: A Qualitative Study Of Professionals With Background In Add And Deafness, Cynthia Didonna
Add And Deafness: A Qualitative Study Of Professionals With Background In Add And Deafness, Cynthia Didonna
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This qualitative research project was designed to gather information poorly understood topic: ADD and deafness. The information came from 5 detailed interviews with professionals who have experience with ADD deaf students. The interview protocol included parts: (a) questions about the problems and issues involved in identifying deaf students who have ADD, (b) possible protocols and instruments useful for diagnosing ADD in deaf students, and (c) possible accommodations and strategies for deaf students with ADD. The results indicated 4 primary themes: possible roles of interpreters, language issues, views of medication, and accommodation strategies. Future research should be directed towards standardizing ADD …
Visual & Imaging Arts At Rit: A Survey Of Ntid And Cias Students, Allen Ford
Visual & Imaging Arts At Rit: A Survey Of Ntid And Cias Students, Allen Ford
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The original purpose of this study was to investigate the role of deaf artists on the educational and career choices of deaf students. What it has become is a baseline investigation into role model sources for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students enrolled in visual/imaging arts classes at Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT). To ascertain the degree of role model influence, if any, a thirty-three question survey was administered to approximately 200 college students enrolled in 15 different visual arts classes taught at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and the College of ImagingArts and Sciences (CIAS). Numerous studies, personal …
Sexual Orientation Issues In English Literature Curriculum, Michael Haddix
Sexual Orientation Issues In English Literature Curriculum, Michael Haddix
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Since I have been part of the multicultural and gay communities, students would benefit from understanding and respecting the various kinds of diversity that is present in the world. One instance is to learn about the contributions of gay/lesbian people within the various works of literature and other aspects such as drama or theater. Another instance is to learn about the issue within the context of society such as stereotypes, definitions, terms, and etc. This would allow those students who are gay/lesbian themselves feel some sense of pride or acceptance and those students who are straight feel a sense of …
Integrating Writing Into Architectural Art Curriculum For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing 7th-8th Graders, Tina-Margaret Steele
Integrating Writing Into Architectural Art Curriculum For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing 7th-8th Graders, Tina-Margaret Steele
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Integrating Writing into the Visual Thinking Architectural Art Curriculum for the deaf and Hard of hearing Students (IWAC) is a practice designed to integrate writing throughout the curriculum with a focus on writing to learn in architectural art. With the problems was the limited vocabulary of the deaf and hard of hearing students who are learning the written English as second language. Information is organized into one unit; students will focus on an exploration of history of Frank Lloyd Wright, architectural art, and writing. A student is able to learn form the art/media/movie project process that is related any subject …
Student Outcomes Assessment: Ntid's Business Careers Department, Kathleen Garlinghouse
Student Outcomes Assessment: Ntid's Business Careers Department, Kathleen Garlinghouse
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1. The need for the project (What is the severity of the problem or magnitude of the need for the services (local/national): Students graduate from college with a variety of general and specific skills. However, most colleges would have a difficult time "describing" to potential employers the specific skills work related attitudes that their graduates possess. During the last decades, interest has grown in what is called "Student Outcomes Assessment". This term has come to mean the activities undertaken by a college to identify and measure academic and job related skills that the college feels most, if not all, of …
A Curriculum For Teaching Black History: Civil Rights Movement To Middle School Students Using Technology, Rukiya Isoke
A Curriculum For Teaching Black History: Civil Rights Movement To Middle School Students Using Technology, Rukiya Isoke
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The curriculum contains unit plans for teaching African American Studies, Civil Rights Movement: Voting Rights to middle school students, bi-weekly, for eight weeks, eighty minutes per period. The unit plans have been designed based on the New York State guidelines for teaching Social Studies.
Grant Proposal For A Study On Moral Development Of Deaf Children, Amber Marchut
Grant Proposal For A Study On Moral Development Of Deaf Children, Amber Marchut
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This proposal is a request for financial support to study the moral development of deaf and hearing children. The project has two foci; the first is on analyzing various existing biases in Kohlberg's moral development stage theory and research methodology; the second is on understanding better the impact of communication parent-child and culture on moral development on deaf and hearing children. Five different groups of children who will be interviewed and studied: deaf children of deaf parents fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), deaf children of hearing parents where at least one parent is a fluent signer, deaf children of …