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How The "Ben" Book Affected One Young Reader
Some feedback from a mum about the “Ben” book really made us smile. We think you’ll enjoy reading it, too! ” Dear Caroline, I hope sales of “A Birthday for Ben” are going well. It is one of Christopher’s favourite books and I thought you’d like to know the impression it’s having on him. He’s
Teacher’s Story: Deaf Students In Adult Education
More and more deaf students are being taught in third-level classes, some mainstream and others not. Here, Sinead Quealy, from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), shares her experience of teaching a group of adult deaf students. Her experience may help lecturers who teach deaf students. I taught adults for three years in Waterford City VEC. During
NDCS Moves Education Statistics To Centre Stage
The UK’s NDCS (National Deaf Childrens’ Society) campaigns for improved educational services on behalf of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Its “Must do better!” campaign identifies how routine teaching services for deaf children can be improved now, and in the government’s 2020 strategy. From autumn 2009, as a result of campaigns by NDCS and other entities,
NCC Statement On Education & Training
The National Competitiveness Council recently issued key points to prepare the country’s education system to contribute to future economic growth. Some recommendations are a direct fit for IDK’s messages. 1) Develop a formal pre-primary education system as a key priority Specifically: integrating disadvantaged children into education as early as possible providing pre-primary education & centre-based daycare at one venue re-orienting
How France Educates Children Who Are Deaf
France, where the first sign language originated and influenced American & European sign languages, has a mixed system for educating deaf children. About 12,000 deaf children and adolescents are currently in the education system in France, out of an estimated population of 61.5 million. An estimated 500 deaf students are in third-level education – but partially deaf
Shake-Awake Alarm Clocks & Watches
Alarm clocks give any child more independence, including deaf children, who aren’t always aware of their household starting its new day. Clocks For Children and Teens The Wake’n’Shake jumbo alarm clock has a large face that may be easiest for kids to read and has two parts, a clock and a vibrating shaker. Teens with iPods or
Using Software Tools To Teach Deaf Children
Software and e-learning tools have massive potential in teaching deaf or hard-of-hearing children if they are adapted for full accessibility. With software tools, deaf children can hear to learn new vocabulary, numeracy and literacy skills, phonics and social skills in a structured way. Strategic video games can be used by deaf teens to learn to
Where Are All The Deaf People?
A question that comes my way is, “where are all the deaf people?”. It’s mainly people over forty who ask this question. Many, never having met a deaf person, are full of questions about the daily challenges, peoples’ attitudes, technology and so on. Others, not wanting to cause offence, don’t voice their questions but stumble along with any
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell