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A deaf child learns to read.

C J Rottenberg1

  • 1Department of English, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.

American Annals of the Deaf
|August 29, 2001
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Summary

This study tracked a deaf child's literacy development in preschool over nine months. Findings show a progression from picture focus to independent reading of written English.

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Area of Science:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Deaf Education
  • Literacy Development

Background:

  • Documenting literacy acquisition in deaf children is crucial for developing effective educational strategies.
  • Preschool settings provide a critical environment for early literacy skill development.

Observation:

  • A single deaf child, Jeffrey, was observed over nine months in his preschool deaf class.
  • Data collection included extensive field notes during daily literacy events and a parent interview.
  • Focus was placed on Jeffrey's engagement and progression during literacy-related activities.

Findings:

  • Jeffrey's reading development followed distinct stages: picture focus, contextual word recognition, sign print focus, sign print to English correlation, and independent English reading.
  • This developmental trajectory highlights a unique pathway to literacy for deaf learners.
  • The study identified specific milestones in the child's journey toward written English proficiency.

Implications:

  • Findings inform pedagogical approaches for teaching reading to deaf preschoolers.
  • Educators can use these stages to tailor literacy instruction and support.
  • Further research into diverse deaf learners' literacy pathways is warranted.

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