Characteristics of students with hearing difficulties

Introduction

What are the characteristics of students with hearing disabilities? As we explore them, we will also take a look at the different assistive technology they use to improve their hearing. 

 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60 per cent of childhood hearing can be prevented. Photo: Getty Images

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/health/early-intervention-crucial-for-children-with-hearing-loss-66771

Task

You are tasked to create a fishbone map on the causes and effects of hearing loss. Your goal is to understand what causes hearing loss and the type of assistive technology that can be used to help them improve hearing. Take a look at the example below: 

fishbone diagram

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Process

Before making a fishbone map on the causes and effects of hearing loss, begin the process by understanding these concepts:

Types of hearing loss

Types of hearing impairment

Understanding Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)

Fishbone or Ishikawa Diagram

Now, you can make your own fishbone map!!

Be sure to incorporate the necessary information on hearing loss and how assistive technology can help students.

Evaluation

Information

The information on the fishbone map was clear and concise.

The information on the fishbone map was sufficient enough

The topic/purpose of the fishbone map was not clear and concise.

Data

Data of the fishbone map was accurate and relevant to the topic

Data of the fishbone map was somewhat accurate and relevant to the topic.

Data of the fishbone map was not accurate and was not relevant to the topic.

Layout

The fishbone map had a great layout, with applicable texts.

The texts were somewhat applicable to the fishbone map, creating an average layout.

The texts had nothing to do with the topic and had a poor layout. There was an overload of text.

 

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Conclusion

After doing your fishbone map, now is the time to present it to your classmates!

Congratulations!

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Credits

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Teacher Page

By Aloysius Carlo Calalo

Teacher Introduction

This activity is designed for students who want to understand the difficulties faced by students with hearing loss/disabilities. However, with the use of assistive technology, they can function their capabilities and learn more effectively.