Classroom strategies (deaf and hearing)
- language
- listening
- attention and concentration
- literacy
- working memory
- auditory memory
- processing speed
- incidental learning
- self -esteem
- learning style
- difficulty following group conversations
If hearing aids and radio aids are used it is essential that these are working properly.
The child will only benefit from hearing technology if it is
- working properly
- worn consistently
- set or programmed correctly and
- worn in a good listening environment
SEND Teaching Support Team can provide training to ensure staff are able to check hearing aid technology.
Creating a good listening environment
A good listening environment benefits all children and young people. Children with any level of hearing loss, whether they are those with temporary glue ear or permanent hearing aid users will all benefit from working in a good listening environment.
You can reduce reverberation by : fitting curtains or blinds, use of soft furnishings e.g. cushions, use of display on boards, covering hard surfaces with cloths/drapes, fitting acoustic tiles, panels and doors,
You can reduce background noise by: closing doors to noisy areas or corridors, close windows, curtains, blinds as necessary, ensure heating and air conditioning systems operate within acceptable noise levels; turn off equipment such as computers when not in use, avoid playing background music.
Further Strategies
For more information on specific support strategies to support language, listening, attention and concentration, literacy, working memory, auditory memory, processing speed, incidental learning, self -esteem, learning style and following group conversations , SEND Teaching Support Team would recommend downloading relevant free documents such as those listed below.
| Title | Date | Size |
| Supporting Deaf Young People Through Transition | 3/10/2017 | 1055k |
| Supporting the Achievement of Deaf Children in Early Years Settings | 3/10/2017 | 857k |
| Supporting the Achievement of Deaf Children in Primary Schools | 3/10/2017 | 899k |
| Supporting the Achievement of Deaf Children in Secondary Schools | 3/10/2017 | 2805k |
| Supporting the Achievement of Deaf Young People in Further Education | 3/10/2017 | 1126k |
| Supporting the Achievement of Hearing Impaired Children in Special Schools | 3/10/2017 | 793k |
| Teaching Phonics | 3/10/2017 | 1584k |