Course Detail
Units:
6.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisite: SP ED 5960 and 5520.
Description
Meets with SP ED 6530. Methods for developing speech and auditory skills in students with hearing impairments ages birth through 21 will be emphasized. Students will analyze normal and deviant speech by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet, and phonetic and phonologic analysis. Students will examine suprasegmental development, articulation, acoustic properties, feedback and stages of acquisition. Also included will be assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, IFSP and IEP development, technology in speech teaching, auditory training and critical family involvement. Issues relating to multicultural diversity and impacts on communication will be considered. Instructional strategies for speech and auditory skills training will be integrated into home and educational settings. Field hours required.