Research-Based Teaching of Hearing-Impaired Students

Abstract

The main objectives of this paper are to present the primary results of our study conducted at M.T. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University and aimed at identifying special features of information perception by hearing-impaired students. The paper also presents the analysis of the experiment results and general recommendations concerning teaching deaf and hearing impaired students. The results of this study make a definite contribution to the theory of teaching students with hearing impairments. The recommendations presented can be taken into account when developing curricula and syllabus for future educators and trainee teachers in order to develop their competency to work in an inclusive education system. The experimental work was aimed at analyzing the differences in levels of cognitive construal while processing information (perception, attention, memory, etc.) based on using digital versus non-digital platforms (paper and interactive whiteboard, etc.). The main preliminary result of the experiments at the moment is the confirmation of significant difference in some cognitive construal indicators of deaf and hearing impaired students regarding memory and information processing skills in reading, as well as in prevailing mental models. The recommendations formulated on the basis of the study results are considered in Pedagogical Communications course at M.T. Kalashnikov ISTU included in Vocational Education curriculum, and we believe it will contribute to developing students' competency to work with hearing-impaired students in the system of inclusive education.

Indonesian Sign Language (SIBI) Learning Media Application Based on Deep Learning Technology for Deaf Children

“…Based on-field study at TKLB Karya Mulia Surabaya, learning media used for the teaching and learning process to hearing-impaired children using original objects, imitation objects, and images through flashcards. Even though [2], shows one of the key methods of teaching hearing-impaired children is through visualization of learning materials. Then the presentation of learning materials using technology and ICT is vital to support the teaching and learning process both during class activity and in the self-study process.…”

“…The limited sense of hearing encourages hearing-impaired children to adapt by using other ways to communicate, such as using sign language. Which one of the National Sign Language standards in Indonesia is using the Indonesian Sign Language or SIBI [2]. The process of understanding sign language and mastering vocabulary for children with hearing impairment is the earlier the better.…”