EDU 219 DHH: Learners who are Deafblind
This course is a seminar led by professionals in the field introducing deafblind as a unique disability requiring specialized assessment and teaching strategies. Students will understand the development of the eye and the ways in which the degree of deafblindness impacts educational access. The seminar provides suggestions for strategies to encourage the active participation of students in educational activities and the role that multiple communication partners play in the everyday life of deafblind students. The importance and relevance of coordinating, collaborating, communicating and partnering with other agencies, parents, teachers and service providers will be examined. This course requires 10 hours of field work.
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EDU