The JSD Teachers for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Team has created a monthly newsletter. The full newsletter for August can be found at the link below. Stories include:
Sightlines - Students function optimally when they can see the interpreter (if they use one) and the speaker in the same line of sight. This saves time and energy from shifting their focus. Especially if the speaker is referencing things visually instead
of orally. This doesn’t mean the student must sit in the front row, just where they have visual access. Please keep this line of vision clear.
Eye Contact - Maintaining eye contact with the class instead of talking while you are turned toward the board, allows students to read lips, see your facial expression, and understand your body language.
Dual-Tasks - DHH students often struggle to complete tasks which require them to rely on their vision for two things
simultaneously, like taking notes while watching captioning, an interpreter, or lip-reading. You can provide accommodations by assigning a note-taker, giving the student a copy of your notes, a copy of the transcript, and/or access to slides.
Direct Communication - Show you value your student as an individual by talking directly to them instead of to the interpreter if they have one.
Closed Captioning - Just a friendly reminder to make sure all videos are accessible by turning on closed captioning or subtitles.
- Check out all the newsletters at the JSD Deaf & Hard of Hearing Monthly "Tips" Newsletters Page
- Oct. 2024 Incidental Learning Newsletter