Deaf Awareness
A diverse selection of resources looking at raising awareness of deaf pupils’ needs and how these needs can be met in the classroom.
- An interesting film which actively explores the process of full inclusion for the hearing impaired. Teachers TV
- Great set of printable resources about working to include deaf children effectively in mainstream classes. kCOATES
- A great set of lesson plans, that are clearly presented, with lots of helpful information and supporting links to use within the classroom. The National Deaf Children’s Society
Do you work with a deaf child?
- Simple advice for those supporting pupils with hearing impairment. BATOD
- Clearly presented booklet that looks at different ways of communicating, including sign language. Communication Trust
Promoting deaf pupils’ achievement in mathematics
- An in depth and interesting article for those educating deaf pupils who want to review research. sp_education
- Follow the progress of more than 20 deaf and hearing impaired children as they create an opera from scratch. Teachers TV
- Useful and thorough risk assessment document. Designed to make planning trips with pupils who have hearing impairment a much simpler process. cooper2re
- Slide show with useful information on what can cause deafness and the history of BSL. Use with pupils or adapt as a starting point for staff training. fionawatt09
Supporting language development
- Video which highlights the role three teaching assistants play at a school for the deaf. Teachers TV
Using talk for writing with deaf children
- Case study showing how adapting techniques from the Talk for Writing literacy strategy can help HI pupils progress in literacy. kCOATES
- Simple, bullet pointed presentation that gives clear advice on supporting deaf children within the classroom. Mary Hare School
