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Negotiation Of Deaf Culture: Alternative Realities In The Classroom, Drew A. Hoffman
Negotiation Of Deaf Culture: Alternative Realities In The Classroom, Drew A. Hoffman
Student Publications
In a increasingly globalized world, family members of deaf individuals increasingly are faced with a dilemma between identification with Deaf culture or pursuing biomedical intervention in order help deaf children hear sounds artificially. The importance of this dilemma is critical at the earliest age of deaf individuals' lives, not only in early childhood, but in their school career as well. This poster attempts to not only inform about this issue, but argues for the expansion of programs at the school district level to offer equal resources and information about both options for families with deaf individuals. In so doing, it …
Effectiveness Of Co-Teaching, Shelby T. Grubesky
Effectiveness Of Co-Teaching, Shelby T. Grubesky
Student Publications
Co-Teaching is a model of teaching that was implemented to respond to the evolving policy that requires students to be instructed by highly qualified teachers in the least restrictive environment. Often this means providing special education support in the general education classroom. This poster examines the effectiveness of Co-Teaching by focusing on academic achievement, student reported benefits and parent perspectives. It also provides models and tips for educators to make their Co-Teaching more effective.