Video

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the video we watched the last class. It was probably one of the best ones I've seen so far! It really made me think about what kind of teacher I hope to be and how I can make each students learning experience the best it can be. It was pretty awesome :)

Test

I logged into blackboard it said final was posted, but I can't find it. Is any one else having problems with it?

Shoe box activities

Shoe box activities are a great idea for children with special needs. We use them in a FMD room that I worked it. You can go to youtube and type in shoe box activities and you can get some example on how to make them. There good for elem. age students, it helps with small and fine motor skill.

Web site

This web site is great for ideas for your classroom and ext.

www.sparklebox.co.uk

Manually Coded English

I have never heard of Manually Coded English before now. I was looking at one of the websites that someone posted and read about Manually Coded English and how it is similar to ASL in that it uses a lot of the same signs, but different because it follows the grammar and syntax of spoken English. I have attached a link to a website explaining in more detail about this language, and also a youtube video of girls using Manually Coded English. For those of you who know ASL, when watching the video I noticed, as the description of Manually Coded English states, the signs used follow the words to a tee, unlike ASL. Where ASL has it's own rules, which are different than English rules, the signing is a bit different. I thought this information was very interesting! It's worth reading about and watching the video (skip to the middle if you don't want to watch the entire thing. It will give you a glimpse of what I'm talking about).
Manually Coded English Website
Youtube Video

Informational Website

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/EHDI/CDROM/building/speech.html

This is a website that has a lot of brief but good information about how children with hearing loss build language skills. It is ment to be a tool for parents but I found it very informative and helpful. I hope you all feel the same!

Language Barriers in Deaf Household

This video gives the perspective of a hearing child growing up with deaf parents and a deaf child growing up in a hearing family who doesn't primarily speak English (2 language barriers in this family).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BETp47JAmMM

Dialects

I found a website that showed the dialect differences between American English, British English, and New Zealand English. I found it interesting to listen to the differences.

You may need to copy paste this link:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL

website

I friend recently emailed me this website and I have found it quit useful. If you are going into Deaf Ed, this site is a great resource. You can even look for job postings. I hope it is helpful to you also

www.deafed.net

check it out!

Mrs. White,
As the semester is winding down I just want to say I have enjoyed your class. Despite the fact that I struggle to keep up, I really feel like I have learned more in this class than any other. You are an amazing teacher and an inspiring role model. I love that you are passionate about your work. Thanks for all the effort you have put in this semester; it hasnt gone unnoticed.

Insperations

I am so glad Jena was able to come to class last night. Hearing stories like hers is one reason why I have chosen the major I have, ITP. Listening to student's stories about how their interpreters have made a huge impact on their education is an amazing thing to hear. Growing up with my mother, who is a teacher at KSD and also a certified interpreter is my other inspiration to get into this field. Many of her former students have told me many stories about how my mother helped them in school, either as their teacher or their interpreter. That is something I want to be able to do. I want to make an impact on student's lives. I want to help break down the communication barrier that deaf students have. I only hope I can do half the job my mom has done.

I missed class last night due to an unexpected situation, would someone let me know what I missed I would really appreciate it. I know there was a guest speaker (hate that I misssed that).

Our Guest!

I will say that I have struggled with my major, DHH. I have personal reasons for going into this field and I feel very passionate towards it however, my drive was hindered when I learned how much schooling I had left. I thought well maybe I should just go into middle school education. I had thought about this for about a week and it was an awakening to have such a wonderful guest in the classroom tonight. I seen what a difference a passion can make in teaching. I want to make a difference in these (DHH) children's lives! I was just telling my mother last night that I don't think I have the courage but after tonights class I believe I have the will and the courage I just need the knowledge. My major will remain DHH and look forward to being a major impact on these students and family's lives!

Field Trip

Here are the directions for getting to the Bluegrass Technology Center

Eastern Kentucky University Aviation
521 Lancaster Avenue # 245
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
(859) 622-1014
   
    1. Head northwest toward Kit Carson Dr    
   
    2. Turn left at Kit Carson Dr    
   

  3. Take the 1st right onto Lancaster Ave    
   
  4. Turn left at Eastern Bypass    
   
  5. Turn right to merge onto I-75 N    
   
6. Take exit 99 for US-25 N/US-421 N    
   
 7. Turn left at US-25 N/US-421 N/Old Richmond Rd    
   
8. Turn left at Richmond Rd    
   
9. Turn left to merge onto KY-4 S/E New Circle Rd    
   
10. Take exit 19 for US-27/Nicholasville Rd toward Nicholasville/Lexington    
   
11. Turn right at US-27 N/Nicholasville Rd    
   
2. Turn left at Southland Dr

Destination will be on the right
   
It's BEHIND Marika's restaurant
   
409 Southland Dr
Lexington, KY 40503

Test 3

I have reviewed the material which would typically be on Test 3.  Much of this relates to the chapter on Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities as well as chapter 15, Assistive Adaptive Technology.  LD & EBD content was to be covered the night we let out class early with handouts.  Chapter 15 will be addressed this week during the field trip. It is not fair to "assess" you on any of this material at this point.  It is not reasonable to create a test for just the other chapters and leave out this material or wait and put it only on the Final.

To pull together in a cohesive way all of the information from the chapters in this section I would like to change Test 3 into a Review/Reflection of the Field Trip experience. Therefore Test 3 will NOT be available online prior to Thursday.  It will be made available to you that evening.  You will be able to take notes on the questions while you work in your groups/activities.  You will then have until April 16th to complete this reflection which will actually be an assessment of your ability to synthesize the material in the chapters we have addressed and the test would cover. 

Feel free to comment here with questions or email.