How can a general education classroom teacher facilitate the inclusion of a student who is deaf or hearing impaired? How can a classroom teacher help increase the positive interactions between the students with and without disabilities across all school settings?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Promote acceptance
Be sure amplification devices are used when recommended
Provide preferential seating
Increase visual information
Minimize classroom noise
Realistic expectations
Modify teaching procedures
Speak in ordinary tone/volume
Clarify idioms
Frequently check for understanding
Institute buddy system
Use real-life/authentic pictures
Provide language boards or books
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