Full Description
This first-of-its-kind text connects theories and research with classroom practice to provide a comprehensive and balanced view of reading and deafness that addresses a broad scope of literacy concepts. An excellent classroom resource, the text offers current and future deaf educators with research-based reading instructional practices and techniques for implementing these strategies with students.
Contents
Part 1Chapter 1: Introduction to Reading and Deafness Chapter 2: Cognitive View of Reading and Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of HearingChapter 3: Phonology and DeafnessPart 2: Case StudiesPart 3: Instructional PracticesChapter 4: Phonemic Awareness and PhonicsChapter 5: Fluency. Chapter 6: Vocabulary. Chapter 7: ComprehensionPart 4: Implications and RecommendationsChapter 8: Reading and Literate ThoughtChapter 9: Computer Technology, Teacher Education, and Implications for Practice in Def EducationEpilogueGlossaryAuthor IndexSubject Index