Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment: Advanced Strategies for Education and Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators, Therapists, and Special Needs Professionals - Couverture souple

OGUNWALE, DR. OLUWATOYIN RACHEAL

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798195260910

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

“Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment: Advanced Strategies for Education and Rehabilitation” provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the challenges, strategies, and solutions involved in educating and rehabilitating individuals with hearing loss.

The book examines the complex relationship between hearing impairment, education, technology, and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need for inclusive, evidence-based, and learner-centered approaches. It highlights how hearing loss affects not only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and psychological development of learners.

A major focus of the text is the role of assistive technologies such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, captioning tools, and digital learning platforms in improving access to communication and learning. It critically analyzes both the benefits and limitations of these technologies, including barriers like cost, lack of teacher training, technical challenges, and unequal access.

The book also explores audiological concepts such as hearing levels and thresholds, linking them to the academic, social, and emotional needs of learners. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention, individualized education plans (IEPs), and inclusive teaching strategies to support effective learning outcomes.

In addition, the manuscript provides an in-depth analysis of rehabilitation policies and practices, particularly within the Nigerian context, using a rights-based approach aligned with global frameworks. It highlights the gap between policy and implementation, addressing issues such as inadequate funding, societal stigma, and limited professional resources.

The text further examines psychosocial and psychological rehabilitation, stressing the importance of counselling, communication skills training, family involvement, and community support in promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being. It advocates for a holistic model of rehabilitation that integrates medical, educational, vocational, and social dimensions.

Finally, the book presents practical guidance on:

• Creating inclusive learning environments
• Applying multimodal teaching methods
• Developing teacher competencies
• Integrating assistive technologies effectively
• Overcoming barriers to academic success

Overall, this work serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and rehabilitation professionals, offering both theoretical insights and practical solutions to improve the quality of life and educational outcomes of learners with hearing impairment.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798195260910
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 255
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg