Hearing Awareness:
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Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special Education and Support Services Department, 2015
Facts and Communication Tips
To Increase Participation in the
Classroom For Students With Hearing Loss
Noise makes it difficult to hear
Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants does NOT restore hearing to typical hearing levels.
Do not SHOUT! It distorts speech.
One in ten people have some degree of hearing loss
What to Do?
- Speak Clearly and use a natural voice.
- Avoid pacing
- Don't cover mouth or face the blackboard when speaking.
What To Do?
- Teach and explain what FM equipment does for the student (with hearing loss) and its benefits to the class.
- Depending on self advocacy skills, age and comfort level, if your student (with hearing loss) is comfortable with explaining what the role of the FM system, s/he can take on the responsibility instead of the teacher.
- Incorporate activities simulating hearing loss
- I.e. Have students wear ear plugs in a noisy environment to increase hearing awareness
Lip reading is only accurate 25- 40% of the time.
What To Do?
- Be Aware of who has a Hearing Loss
- Check the IEP’s.
- Use the FM System.
- Provide preferential Seating.
- Provide information in print.
- Face the students, not the board.
- Provide print visual materials.
What To Do?
- Repeat/rephrase students' responses in the classroom
- Get the student's attention before speaking.
- Face the student when speaking (Eye contact is important).
- Provide visual print materials
What To Do?
- Reduce background noise. i.e. turn off computers when not in use
- Provide chair slippers/ carpet
- Ensure students raise their hands instead of calling out multiple responses at once.