B: Hearing Barriers

Question 1

HEARING DISABILITY MANIFESTATIONS (9)

Answer 1

1. HEARING
   a. Usually misinterprets what people are saying
   b. Turns head to listen
   c. Watches teacher’s lip when talking
   d. Can’t understand teacher when can’t see lips
   e. Can’t determine where sounds are coming from
   f. Can’t understand what people are saying in noisy environment
2. SPEAKING
   a. Speaks too softly or loudly
   b. Speaks too slowly or quickly
   c. Speaks monotonously

Question 2

SUPPORTING LEARNERS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES (9)

Answer 2

1. PRESENTATION
   a. Use overhead projector – can watch learning material & teacher’s lips at the same time
   b. Teach vocabulary in context
   c. Don’t make unnecessary or confusing gestures
   d. Speak clearly, with a normal tone & not too quickly
   e. Ask questions to check understanding
   f. Says things in different ways to ensure understanding
   g. Repeat key points of presentation
2. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
   a. Assign learners to help learner with problems take notes & ensure that they don’t fall behind in lesson
   b. Provide learners with written transcripts of presentations