Competencies for Deaf Ed
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The UNL program in Special Education for preparation of teachers for students who are deaf or hard of hearing fosters competence in the following areas: |
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* History of education of the deaf * Social, cultural, and psychological implications of deafness * Contemporary issues in deaf education, including the challenge of deaf education in rural areas * Needs of multicultural/bilingual students who are deaf or hard of hearing * Roles and responsibilities of teachers with parents * Roles and responsibilities of teachers with educational interpreters and para-professionals * Legal and compliance issues under state and federal regulations * Speech science and audiology * Language acquisition * Speech development * American Sign Language * Linguistic issues in education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing * Curricula unique to education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing * Adaptation of regular curriculum for students who are deaf or hard of hearing |
