This assignment has two parts. Both parts will be compiled and submitted in one document.
Part I:
Based on an analysis of students with hearing and visual difficulties/physical and health disabilities, brieflyindicate your understanding of the following:
The definition of:
deafness
hard of hearing
blind
low vision
orthopedic impairment
other health impairment
traumatic brain injury
The prevalence of:
hearing impairment
visual impairment
physical and health disabilities
Potential causes of:
hearing impairment
visual impairment
physical and health disabilities
Characteristics of students with:
hearing impairment
visual impairment
physical and health disabilities
IDEA identification requirements of students with:
hearing difficulties
visual difficulties
physical and health disabilities
Best-practice instructional strategies for students with:
hearing impairment
visual impairment
physical and health disabilities
Part II:
As an education professional, develop a description of a student with a hearing impairment, then describe what this student might experience instructionally during a typical school day, involving both special education and inclusionary placement. Describe what types of additional educational supports this student may need during and after the school day.
As an education professional, develop a description of a student with a visual impairment, then describe what this student might experience instructionally during a typical school day, involving both special education and inclusionary placement. Describe what types of additional educational supports this student may need during and after the school day.
As an education professional, develop a description of a student with a physical and health disability, then describe what this student might experience instructionally during a typical school day, involving both special education and inclusionary placement. Describe what types of additional educational supports this student may need during and after the school day.
Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages.
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.
