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ERIC Number: ED376353
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 89
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Sharing Literacy Models: Deaf Adults, Deaf Children, and Their Families.
Anthony, Robert A.; And Others
This document includes a final report, manual, and booklets from a project conducted to develop an instructional video program and related print materials, combined with literacy training, peer sharing, and reading practice opportunities targeted to families of young children in which at least one member is deaf. In the video program, vignettes were matched with literacy strategies needed by parents of deaf children. Analysis of data using Wilcoxon and T-test statistics found that there were significant increases in positive attitudes toward literacy and positive modeling by deaf role models. There was a variability that indicated that environmental factors may affect the development of literacy. The children were so young and at such an early growth stage that true gains are difficult to assess. Four companion booklets that supplement the tape are provided: a training manual and tips for parents working with infants, toddlers, and preschool children. The manual contains tips for viewing the tape and the rationale for the program, as well as a list of the following resources: parent magazines, children's magazines, general books for children, books for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, books in signed English, African American and Native American children's books, and support organizations. Contains 11 references. (KC)
PDE Resource Center, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (manual and videotape).
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Parents; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education.
Authoring Institution: Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Pittsburgh.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A