Special Education
Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students:
A Resource Guide to Support Classroom Teachers
Preparing to Teach Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
The First Interviews
As with all good working relationships, the first time you meet is often the most important. Lasting impressions are made so it is useful to prepare for this meeting and arrange the most comfortable space and time possible for all concerned. A warm welcome and invitation to work together will quickly set your student and yourself at ease and you can quickly get to the heart of what your work can be. As with all of your students you will wish to find out about your student's interests, likes and dislikes. You will also want to know about the hearing loss. On the following page you will find a list of some of the needs of learners who are hard of hearing or deaf. Sample questions have been provided to assist in your planning.
