Title: Inclusion of Deaf Students in the Regular Classroom | Synonym
Headings: Inclusion of Deaf Students in the Regular Classroom
Inclusion of Deaf Students in the Regular Classroom
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1 Noise and Sound
2 Sign Language
3 Lip-Reading
4 Group Work

Content: It is helpful to provide both the student and his interpreter with written copies of lecture or course materials in advance of the lesson. Likewise, if you use video media in your classroom, provide scripts to the student and interpreter when possible. When an interpreter stands by the chalkboard or smartboard on which the teacher writes, she should stand near the area of board being written on -- this way, the deaf students in the class can view the board writing and the accompanying sign language simultaneously. 3 Lip-Reading
Many deaf students learn to lip-read and subsequently respond to what is said with speech or sign language. In the regular classroom, students who lip-read typically benefit from sitting closer to the teacher. As a teacher, you can help students to lip-read by looking directly at the class when you speak. Speak naturally, clearly and slowly -- do not shout or exaggerate your mouth movements as you talk. If you have facial hair, such as a mustache, keeping this trimmed away from your lips will help students to lip-read as you teach. 4 Group Work
Being deaf can be an isolating experience in the hearing world, and opportunities for group work and discussion are one of the major benefits of educating deaf students in a mainstream classroom. When facilitating group work in the classroom, clarify the topic of discussion at the outset.