Sensory education for the deaf and hard of hearing

Code of the bag: EDUSLT22315024 Targeted participants of the program: teachers and female teachers in private and inclusive schools - special education specialists and sensory rehabilitation specialists - parents of deaf and hard of hearing students - psychologists and social workers. Days: 3 training days "training day 5 hours". Time: 15 training hours. Program overview: This program revolves around sensory education for the deaf and hard of hearing (definition - types - characteristics - goals - positives - negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Fundamentals of sensory education Second training unit: Practical sensory activities Third training unit: Planning, assessment, and development Program objectives: - To enable the trainee to understand the concept of sensory education and its importance in developing the sensory abilities of deaf and hard of hearing students. - To equip the trainee with practical skills in designing and implementing suitable sensory activities and educational programs for different student levels. - To employ sensory education strategies to improve learning and psychological and social interaction for deaf and hard of hearing students. Program topics: First training unit: (Fundamentals of sensory education): Concept of sensory education and its goals • Definition of sensory education and its importance. • The impact of sensory activities on mental and motor development. • Goals of sensory education for the deaf and hard of hearing. Sensory organs and their activities • The five senses and their functions. • Sensory adaptation for the deaf and hard of hearing. • Monitoring sensory needs of students. Designing effective sensory activities • Choosing suitable activities for each age group. • Integrating activities with educational curricula. • Using supportive tools and means. Second training unit: (Practical sensory activities): Developing visual and auditory senses • Visual attention and discrimination exercises. • Sound discrimination and auditory response. • Interactive multimedia activities. Developing tactile and motor senses • Tactile games and touches. • Balance and motor coordination exercises. • Combining movement with academic learning. Developing taste and smell senses • Recognizing different odors and flavors. • Discriminating between smells and foods. • Using senses in daily educational activities. Third training unit: (Planning, assessment, and development): Integrating sensory education with curricula • Employing sensory activities in core subjects. • Linking senses with language, math, and art learning. • Enhancing interactive and enjoyable learning. Supporting psychological and social development of students • Developing social interaction skills. • Building self-confidence and expressive ability. • Addressing undesirable behaviors through sensory activities. Assessment and planning future strategies • Designing a monthly follow-up plan for students. • Using sensory and cognitive assessment tools. • Sharing results with families and the educational staff. Bag contents: PowerPoint 140 Trainer’s guide 90 Trainee’s guide 80 Activities 6 Introductory guide 4 References 5 Evaluation forms and data 6 Pre- and post-test 10 Videos 6 Photos 14 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training bag model: Please click here to view the training bag model