HEARING PROBLEMS

Types of Hearing Problems

Deaf

Partially Deaf

Serious stage (90dB-140dB)

Minor stage (20dB-40dB)

 Hearing problem is often caused by the exposure to loud noise, head trauma, virus or disease or inheritance (hearing loss that runs in the family) Children with hearing problem usually have difficulty in spelling or pronunciation. This is because they face difficulties in developing their speech or reading.

IMPLICATION TO THE TEACHING & LEARNING IN CLASSROOM

As a teacher,
do not turn your back to these children when giving instructions. you must ensure that the environment is free from noise and disturbances. you must avoid yelling or speaking loudly. you even have to learn and teach using sign language.

A guideline written by the Deaf

Look at me when you want to speak to me. Even with my expensive, high end hearing aids, I still rely heavily on facial expressions and watching your mouth form words. Dont yell at me. When I say Im a bit hard of hearing it does not mean you have to scream at me. What it does mean is that you should raise your voice a bit more but more importantly, slow down some and articulate your words. In other words, speak clearly. Dont mumble. For Gods sake, dont mumble. Do not turn and walk away from me while until you finish with what youre saying. If you do Im likely to forget you ever started in the first place.

 Make sure I acknowledge what you have said before heading off. I am not stupid or slow. My ears are. Try not to take advantage of my hearing loss by thinking you can talk about me while Im present in the room with you and whoever else youre talking to. I can hear certain peoples voices if the voice is pitched just right. Please understand me. : (

SPEECH DISORDER
Children with speech disorder have difficulty in pronouncing words, like the word sit = chit Examples of speech disorder
Stammering, No fluency in pronunciation, Rough husky tones / out of pitch (too loud / too low)

 These children will have difficulty in understanding terms / words, especially when they have to join the words and pronounce them. Speech disorder will cause them problems in communication, affect learning process, cause emotional instability, shyness and low selfesteem.

IMPLICATION TO THE TEACHING & LEARNING IN CLASSROOM

As a teacher,
you should give enough time for them to respond. you must encourage them to speak so that they can practice and encounter problem. you must help the children by repeating words clearly and slowly or use audio equipment.