Language and Learning for Deaf Children
Abstract
The session will focus on the importance of supporting deaf children to learn language (either spoken or signed) as early as possible so that they are able to benefit from formal/school education and develop literacy... [ view full abstract ]
The session will focus on the importance of supporting deaf children to learn language (either spoken or signed) as early as possible so that they are able to benefit from formal/school education and develop literacy skills.
From our work in South Asia and East Africa Deaf Child Worldwide knows that the majority of deaf children enrolling in primary school have extremely limited language skills. We are currently undertaking research and development work in Kenya to develop tools that will help teachers and other relevant practitioners with limited knowledge of deafness assess a child's language abilities so that they are better able to develop and support individual learning plans.
Authors
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Joanna Clark
(Sarah Palmer, Deaf Child Worldwide)
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Sarah Palmer
(Deaf Child Worldwide & University College London)
Topic Area
Inclusive Education for Sustainable Development
Session
PS-3J » Disability (part 2): Teaching, learning and disability (16:00 - Tuesday, 5th September, Room 1)
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