
ERIC Number: EJ702618
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Apr-1
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Students with Cochlear Implants: Teaching Considerations for Physical Educators
Hilgenbrinck, Linda C.; Pyfer, Jean; Castle, Nancy
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v75 n4 p28 Apr 2004
This article seeks to inform physical educators of a variety of teaching considerations when engaging a student with a cochlear implant in a physical education class. It provides the general physical educator with: (1) background information including statistics; (2) a general device description with safety precautions for the student with a cochlear implant and care instructions for the device; (3) information about cochlear implant activation with descriptions of mapping and demapping the device; (4) information about cochlear implant deactivation with communication and teaching strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; and (5) activity-specific considerations. A general knowledge about cochlear implants will enable physical educators to assist students in making wise and safe activity selections and enable them to maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Audio Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Deafness, Physical Education, Hearing (Physiology), Assistive Technology, Adapted Physical Education, Mainstreaming
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193, ext. 493 (Toll Free).
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Support Staff; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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