This course introduces students to the concept
of hearing impairment. It also deals with the knowledge of its causes, the
methods of prevention, linking it to the reality, and determining hearing
system structure. This course aims to develop students’ skills in
distinguishing methods of teaching people with hearing disabilities by using their
own speaking language, and how to use (educational tests) curricula to diagnose
hearing impairment problems
The course focuses on the application of
educational tests for auditory distinction, the educational services provided
to them, and hearing aids
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the
student must be able to:
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mention the basic concepts of hearing impairment, hearing
impairment and deafness
- explain the difference between the people who have hearing
difficulty and the deaf
- enumerate the classifications and characteristics of hearing
impairment and the relationship between them
-
explain ways to communicate with the hearing impaired
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familiarize with the methods of teaching people with hearing
disabilities using their own language of communication
- Familiarize with educational tests for auditory distinction, the
educational services provided to them, and hearing aids
- explain the difference between the people who have hearing
difficulty and the deaf
- and the methods of diagnosing each case.
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deduce ways and means of dealing with students who have hearing
disabilities.
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distinguish the classifications of hearing impairment
- connect the characteristics of the hearing disability and the
appropriate educational method for teaching people with hearing disabilities
- analyze and suggest teaching methods for people with hearing
disabilities using their own speaking language
-
discover educational tests for auditory distinction, educational
services provided to them, and hearing aids
-
employ the characteristics of hearing disability and how to deal with them
- use the skills he/she has learned to distinguish between types of
hearing impairment
-
apply appropriate teaching methods for people who have hearing
impairment
- use methods of communication with the hearing impaired
- apply teaching methods for people with hearing disabilities using
their own speaking language
- apply educational tests for auditory distinction, educational
services provided to them, and hearing aids
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be presented to the student through a combination of lectures, panel discussions, assignments, case studies, discussion and dialogue
Methods of assessments
Methods of evaluating students in this course: (semester work 40% and final 60%)
Separation work is divided between:
Written midterm exams (20 marks)Case studies: 10 marks
Missions: 10 marks
Final: a written exam of 60 marks
Course content
Week 1: The concept of
hearing impairment The concept of disability. Concept of deaf children. Hearing impaired concept.
Week 2: Classifications of hearing impairment - medical deafness
- conductive - central sensory - mixed – hysterical.
Week 3: Educational classification and physiological - and grades
of hearing loss.
Week 4: Identifying the
hearing impairment by observation - the physical and behavioral indicators and
symptoms of the hearing impairment Causes of hearing impairment.
Week 5: Identifying the hearing impairment by observation - the
physical and behavioral indicators and symptoms of the hearing impairment Causes of hearing impairment.
Week 6: Ways to prevent hearing impairment.
Week7: the auditory
system and its components Characteristics of the hearing impaired - personality and
maturity - mental characteristics - academic and linguistic achievement.
Week 8: The auditory system and its components Characteristics of the hearing impaired - personality and
maturity - mental characteristics - academic and linguistic achievement.
Week 9: Prevalence of hearing impairment - early intervention and
hearing impairment - measurement and diagnosis of hearing impairment -
reception method.
Week 10: Educational
tests for auditory excellence - educational services provided to them - hearing
aids.
Week 11: Programs and methods for teaching the hearing impaired -
the philosophy of educational care for the hearing impaired - the
characteristics of the student.
Week 12: Methods of teaching the hearing impaired student - methods
of communication with the hearing impaired - auditory training - lip reading -
manual communication.
Week 13: Sign Language - Finger Spelling - Total Communication -
Curricula for the Hearing Impaired.
Week 14: Sign Language - Finger Spelling - Total Communication -
Curricula for the Hearing Impaired.
