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Johnson, Robert C. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1984
The article reviews a study of interactions among deaf children, their parents and teachers which points out the need for developing early and ongoing contact with the deaf community. It is stressed that English and American Sign Language be given equal status in the classroom. (CL)
Descriptors: Deafness, Lipreading, Oral Communication Method, Sign Language
Stewart, David A. – A.C.E.H.I. Journal, 1982
The concept of total communication is being increasingly incorporated into educational programs for the deaf. Because American Sign Language plays a basic role in the deaf community, it must also be a critical part of education for deaf children. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Sign Language
Peer reviewedChristensen, Kathee Mangan – American Annals of the Deaf, 1985
The article reviews linguistic features of a trilingual approach to total communication for deaf children from non-English-speaking families. Covered are issues of syntax, semantics, and use of fingerspelling. (CL)
Descriptors: Deafness, Finger Spelling, Limited English Speaking, Semantics
Peer reviewedFiedler, Barbara Casson – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2001
This article discusses placement and educational approaches for students with hearing impairments including what the law provides, what students need, what conflicts exist, and implications for practice. The major principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1997 amendments) are summarized. A continuum of placement options is…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Compliance (Legal), Deafness, Educational Legislation
Centre of Total Communication, Copenhagen (Denmark). – 1987
This booklet presents knowledge, attitudes, and educational ideas on how to give deaf children the support they need to develop. It focuses on the fundamental and comprehensive needs of deaf children, using methods and ideas that can be adjusted to countries without great technical resources. The first chapter examines the importance of language…
Descriptors: Audiology, Communication Skills, Deafness, Early Intervention
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This booklet provides information to families with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing to assist them with communication, socialization, and education choices. It provides: (1) a description of each of the various modes of communication available for use with and among children with are deaf or hard of hearing, including American Sign…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cued Speech, Deafness, Decision Making
Stewart, David A.; And Others – 1990
This literature review examines selected variables that may influence teachers' ability to read books to preschool and elementary deaf children in total communication programs. The paper explores the role of signs in reading stories and factors influencing the signability of stories, including reading rate, length of sentences, length of text used…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Classroom Techniques, Deafness, Difficulty Level
Stout, Nancy L.; Krulwich, Maxine T. – 1982
A fact sheet is presented for hearing impaired students and those who work with them in schools and colleges. Attention is directed to: definitions of relevant terms; postsecondary education options for students; suggestions for students, faculty, and services providers; and reading and resource materials. It is suggested that hearing loss is a…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), College Students, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Interpreting
