What is a Hearing Loss?

You are presented with an unique opportunity...

You have a student who is hard-of-hearing in your classroom. You are most likely flooded with questions on how to meet the specific needs of this student. The activities in this curriculum web will help you learn about hearing loss and the strategies you can use for a successful school year.

For this activity you will learn what a hearing loss is and how it is identified.

Task:

To research information regarding hearing loss using web resources. Answer questions that relate to the information learned in the appropriate section of the curriculum web wikispace.

Time:

It should take you about 30 minutes to complete this activity. 10 minutes should be used to discuss questions in the wikispace.

Team:

Individual

1. Visit these sites to learn information regarding hearing loss:

Causes and Types of Hearing Loss

How To Test Hearing

What Happens During an Ear Infection

Audiograms

Understanding Your Audiogram

What is a Hearing Loss?

You are presented with an unique opportunity...

You have a student who is hard-of-hearing in your classroom. You are most likely flooded with questions on how to meet the specific needs of this student. The activities in this curriculum web will help you learn about hearing loss and the strategies you can use for a successful school year.

For this activity you will learn what a hearing loss is and how it is identified.

Task:

1. Visit these sites to learn information regarding hearing loss:

2. Go to the Hearing Loss page on the wiki and answer some questions.

3. Discuss questions on the wiki and answer any other questions or concerns with the group.

4. When you have completed this activity please continue with the How it Sounds page.