Tool #2 Look For Clues

Today's technology is nothing short of amazing. Students today have more access to auditory information than ever before. What we all need to remember is that the access they are being given is still through electronics and does not "fix the hearing". 

Students with hearing loss "mishear" on a regular basis. As their language skills develop, they become more proficient filling in auditory information that is either missed or misheard. 

The young child needs to be taught to focus on visual clues. If the whole class is standing up to leave, the child should think, "hey, I should follow the class"

Young  children also need to be taught to seat themselves where they can see the speaker and the board so they can use visual cues. 

Students at this age are beginning to have "units" of study. It's at this time they are learning vocabulary associated with each unit. Students can be taught to look and listen for the vocabulary associated with the subject they are discussing. 

By Phase 3, students master observing what other students around them are doing, seating themselves in the most advantageous position.

Each room as well as using other visual supports such as assignment boards to access auditory information.

Previewing vocabulary is imperative as the concepts continue to·become more difficult.

Being familiar with key terms helps when the auditory message is not heard or unclear.