Module Description - Instructional Outcomes - Instructional Events
Instructional Evaluation - Discussion List
MODULE DESCRIPTION:
This module was designed to assist students in examining types of sign language/augmentative and alternative communication and determining their applications for instructional use with students who have a variety of disabilities. It also explores audiological equipment and hearing devices for identifying and mediating the effects of hearing loss.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROFICIENCIES:
IPSB Standards for Teachers of Students with Exceptional Needs
| Standard #1 |
Maintains links with professional
resources to keep updated on State and Federal regulations regarding special
education service and procedure. |
|
Performance 3 |
| Standard #5 |
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Performance 3
Performance 6 |
| Standard #6 |
Adapts and implements strategies
and curriculum to meet the unique needs of students. |
|
Performance 1 |
| Standard #2 |
Utilizes individual student
profiles to create lessons and activities which incorporate appropriate
individualized interventions. |
|
Performance 3 |
| Standard #3 |
Utilizes information obtained
through assessment to appropriate, plan, deliver and modify instruction.
Identifies the necessary supports for appropriate educational services.
Is a perceptive observer of learners strengths and needs. |
|
Performance 7
Performance 8
Performance 9 |
| Standard #4 |
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| Standard #11B |
Educators of students with Hearing
Impairments.
Insures that effective modes of communication are chosen and used as a
continuum of learning,
Provides information specific to the rights and responsibilities of the
hearing impaired to those involved with program development. |
|
Performance 2
Performance 6 |
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES:
After completing this module the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate construction of a knowledge base of types of sign language systems and AAC. (Augmentative and Alternative Communication =
AAC)
- List the 3 major types of communication disorders.
- List the 3 types of hearing loss.
- List and define types of equipment used to identify and/or instruct students for whom sign language is a primary/secondary mode of communication.
- Discuss the importance of functional hearing and functional systems of communication (AAC and sign language systems) in the overall education of a student and the impact on total quality of life.
- Use common adaptations and instructional strategies to understand roles and
responsibilities of related service providers: audiologist, interpreter and speech
and language therapist to create sections of an IEP relevant to a case
study involving a student who utilizes sign language in his/her least
restrictive environment of educational placement.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of technology integrated instruction that was provided through this module.
INSTRUCTIONAL EVENTS:
Students must complete the activities listed on the following page.
Sign Language as Consideration for Mode of Communication
