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Themember4

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Even when they are not totally deaf, students with hearing loss typically have difficulty understanding what other people say. Which one of the following is the most appropriate strategy for teachers to use in order to increase students' understanding of what is going on in the classroom?
 
  a. Speak much louder than usual, so that students who are only partially hearing- impaired will be able to hear better.
  b. Try to stand in front of a window or other light source so that students will be able to read the teacher's lips.
  c. Supplement auditory presentations with visual presentations of the same material.
  d. Rather than trying to interact with a student directly, talk to a third person who can interpret for the student.

Question 2

Nota was born with a severe hearing loss. Now in second grade, she is fluent in American Sign Language. However, her teachers are concerned that her reading skills are less developed than those of her classmates and that she has very limited knowledge about the outside world. Which one of the following explanations for Nota's difficulties is most likely to be true?
 
  a. Because she has had less exposure to oral communication than her classmates, Nota's development in these areas has been delayed.
  b. Nota's general intelligence was probably affected by the same condition that caused her hearing loss.
  c. In addition to having a hearing loss, Nota probably has a language-related learning disability.
  d. Nota is probably depressed about her disability and therefore is less motivated to learn than her peers.



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bpool94

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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