A Case Study

teacher

One benefit of case studies is that individuals can analyze situations and take more time for reflection than one would be afforded if they were actually dealing with a real life issue (Higgerson and Rehwaldt, 1993). In this activity you will increase your learning and understanding of hearing loss by applying what you have learned from the activities in the curriculum web.

Task:

To apply what you have learned about hearing loss by reading, analyzing, and discussing a case study. Answer questions and reflections that relate to the case study in the appropriate section of the curriculum web wikispace.

Time:

It should take you 45 minutes to complete this activity. 15 minutes will be used to discuss questions in the wikispace.

Team:

Group

1. Read the following Audiologic Record of a student with a hearing loss :

AudioRecord

2. Discuss with your group the following information:

Type of hearing loss
Type of amplification used by student
Current results of audiogram
Recommendations by audiologist

3. Create an inservice for other teachers regarding the implications and educational needs for this student. Visit the wiki in the Case Study page for guidelines in completing this inservice. Your inservice will be assessed by a Rubic.

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

5. Congratulations! You have completed the curriculum web! Thank you for taking the time to learn about hearing loss.

If you would like to give any feedback regarding this curriculum web, please email me your comments by clicking gellenbaum* in the Manage Space page on the wiki.