EDU 239B DHH: Practicum with Learners 5-22

This course is a practicum experience in teaching learners with hearing loss, age 5-22 in school settings. The focus is on a sequence of observations, applications, and evaluations of various pedagogical approaches in a variety of settings with children with hearing loss. The student plans instruction for a class based on state-mandated content area standards. Theory practice, and research are integrated into activities designed to provide DHH education specialists with a multiplicity of strategies and techniques for working with students paraeducators, general educators and ancillary professionals across the spectrum of education options. This course stresses the implementation of individual educational plans, including differentiation of learning for English Language Learners and children with multiple challenges. Seminar time allows for guidance and reflection on the practicum experience. (Additional fieldwork fee of $150)