About deaf children and students of all ages, this is a balanced presentation on issues in the field of deaf education. It should become essential reading for professionals, but would also be of interest to some parents of deaf children. Based on research, it looks at topics such as: cochlear implants, speech versus sign, school choice, teaching reading and writing. Another important contribution to the literature by Marc Marschark and co-authors.
Contents
Part 1: Educational Basics
- Educating Deaf Students: An Introduction
- Lessons from History
- Characteristics of Deaf Learners
- Education Begins at Home
Part 2: Educational Processes and Programmes
- Language Development and Deaf Children
- Cognitive Development and Deaf Children
- Educational Programmes and Philosophies
- Reading, Writing and Literacy
- Teaching and the Curriculum
Part 3: Conclusion
- Looking Ahead While Glancing Back
Paperback 277 pages 2002
