The course enables students to plan and carry out small-scale action research and evaluation studies. The psychological, social, cultural, and educational implications of deafness and the history of the education of the deaf. The strategies and materials used to teach elementary mathematics, science, social studies, and health. Topics include integrated learning, thematic units, and cooperative learning techniques. Oral And Aural Communications, Secondary Methods of developing speech, speech reading abilities, and existing residual auditory skills.
Students begin by observing the classroom and acting as teacher assistants under supervision.
Skills in observation, communication, and language and speech instruction are emphasized. Later, students engage in supervised instruction in content areas and in speech, language, and literacy. The course covers a theoretical and applied framework of language acquisition as well as strategies for integrating theory and practice to provide a rich language learning environment in the classroom. Topics include curriculum development, developing individual education plans, general methods, lesson and unit planning, behavior management techniques, classroom rules and procedures, and interaction among students, teachers, peers, and parents. Supervision and guidance are provided by the cooperating teacher and program faculty members.