Hearing and Deafness: An Introduction for Health and Education Professionals - Brossura

Paul, Peter V.; Whitelaw, Gail M., Ph.D.

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ISBN 10: 0763757322 ISBN 13: 9780763757328

Casa editrice: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2010

Riassunto

Hearing and Deafness: An Introduction for Health and Education Professionals clearly explains the development of speech, hearing, language, and literacy in d/Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents. This important reference offers new insights on the contribution of hearing rehabilitation to English language acquisition. Students pursuing careers in deaf education, audiology, and speech pathology will gain a thorough understanding of the audiological dimensions of hearing and how hearing loss affects speech, language, and literacy.

Featuring up-to-date research and clinical information, this comprehensive resource discusses the latest advances in hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech reading, and visual phonics. Thoughtfully integrating knowledge with practice, Hearing and Deafness helps students and professionals develop effective skills to use in their work. This text is ideal for introductory undergraduate and graduate courses that cover the development of speech, language, and hearing in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing as well as for educators working with young children and adolescents.

· Explains the development of speech, hearing, language, and literacy in d/Deaf and hard of hearing children
· Features the latest advances in cochlear implants, hearing aids, speechreading, and visual phonics
· Discusses how hearing rehabilitation affects English language acquisition
· Offers sound guidance on how to apply knowledge to professional practice
· Facilitates learning through informative summaries, challenge questions, and problem-solving activities

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L'autore:

Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning (Integrated Teaching & Learning) in the College of Education at the Ohio State University. One of his major responsibilities is teacher education for individuals interested in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students. Dr. Paul's research interests involve the areas of vocabulary, literacy, and literate thought. Dr. Paul has published extensively on language and literacy development of individuals with severe to profound hearing impairment. His scholarly texts include Education and Deafness (with Stephen P. Quigley), Toward a Psychology of Deafness, and Literacy and Deafness. Dr. Paul (with Stephen P. Quigley and others) has also worked on educational materials, particularly special reading series for deaf and hard of hearing students - Reading Milestones and Reading Bridge. The College of Education at Ohio State University presented Dr. Paul with the 2000 Senior Faculty Research Award for outstanding research in the field of education.

Product Description:

Book by Paul Peter V Whitelaw Gail M

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0763757322
• ISBN 13: 9780763757328
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 308