An evaluation of an electronic simulation of hearing impairment in the training of mainstream teachers |
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| Authors: | Paul A Howard-Jones John J Whybrow Ian R Summers |
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| Institution: | Educational Support and Inclusion, Research and Teaching Group, School of Education, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes an evaluation of a simple electronic simulation of sensorineural hearing loss intended to raise the awareness of mainstream trainee teachers during role play as both teacher and hearing-impaired pupil. In the wake of the continuing commitment to integration, it is hoped that such a device can improve the preparation of mainstream trainee teachers for their role as teachers of the hearing impaired. Twenty-four trainee teachers experienced both roles during the simulation, and their comments were scored by an expert panel for their importance. It was found that participants achieved a significant increase in awareness during their two five-minute simulated experiences of being a hearing pupil and teaching a hearing-impaired pupil. The experience of learning as a pupil with a simulated impairment was demonstrated to be as valuable as teaching a pupil with a simulated impairment, although there were differences with respect to the types of issues highlighted. |
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| Keywords: | Hearing Impairment Simulation Teacher Training |
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