Ensuring Learning for Diverse Learners by Trish Paulson https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0 definitions, characteristics, and accommodations, please feel free to make comments. en-us 2019-11-22 01:55:24 UTC 2019-11-22 14:24:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Definition tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415062043 Also seen as DHH, deaf, hard of hearing.
Hearing Impairment is defined by IDEAL as "an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child's educational performance."
Deafness is defined as "a hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing with or without amplification."
*Diagnosis is not required, nor is it necessarily determinative of eligibility.


]]> 2019-11-22 02:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415062043 What does this look like in the classroom? tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415074581
  • Social emotional development is the same as children with normal hearing. 
  • Communication plays a very large role in their development.
  • There could be a lack of participation. 
  • Developing friendships may be difficult.  
  • Participating in activities and tasks may be lacking. 
  • Educational achievements may be more difficult.
    • ]]>     2019-11-22 02:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415074581     How can we help these students? tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415075951
  • Encourage them to sit where they can see the teacher speak, but respect their choices if they make a different seating choice.
  • Make sure information that is presented is visual.
  • Don't talk when your back is turned to the class.
  • Try to keep the room well lit if the student needs to see the speaker.
  • When showing a video, try to use captioning.
  • Employ the use of any assistive devices.
  • Minimize background noise
  • Provide pre-written notes for presented information.

    • ]]>     2019-11-22 03:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415075951     Definition tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415226962 According to IDEAL a visual impairment is "any visual condition that impacts an individuals ability to  successfully complete the activities of everyday life,... or impact their ability to learn."
    There are 2 classification systems used primarily for students:
    1. Low Vision, functionally blind, totally blind.
    2. based on the advent of the visual impairment; either congenital, or occurs after having normal vision through hereditary trait or trauma.
     A specially trained educator along with the IEP team will determine appropriate accommodations for the student.

    ]]>     2019-11-22 13:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415226962     What does this look like in the Classroom? tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415240520 According to IDEAL, approximately 80% of what children learn is through visual cues. The American  Academy of Pediatrics recommends children getting regular eye examinations.
    • Physical Signs: Crossed eyes, or similar such as eyes that turn out.
    • Clumsiness: Can occur due to misjudging distance or other positioning. Also, they may not walk correctly due to poor vision.
    • Behavior: May appear to have a short attention span, or squint.
    • Poor eye to hand coordination
    • Poor Academic performance: May see double vision or blurry vision.
    ]]>     2019-11-22 13:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415240520     How can we help these students? tpaulso11 https://padlet.com/tpaulso11/5330t6l463m0/wish/415253813 As stated earlier, a specialized educator, along with the IEP team will determine accommodations however there are some basic things we can do.
    • Encourage independence and keep the room well organized.
    • Keep it consistent.
    • Help the student determine when to advocate for help.
    • Plan lessons in advance so that material can be adapted for the student.
    • Use verbal cues
    • Use assistive technology such as text to speech, braille, magnifiers, and other technology.
    • Consult the American Council for the Blind: Web: www.acb.org
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