Teacher and ASL interpreter at head of classroom

 

 

In this module, we will look at:

  • Myths regarding deafness and hard of hearing (HOH),

  • How hearing works,

  • Types of hearing loss,

  • Communication methods and devices for people with hearing loss,

  • Terminology,

  • American Sign Language – what is it, how does it equate to spoken English and how can an instructor work with it,

  • Deaf Culture,

  • Accommodations in the classroom, labs and around the campus.