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Enhancing reading ability to prevent students from becoming "low-functioning deaf" as adults.

Frank G Bowe1

  • 1Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation, School of Education and Allied Health Services, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, USA.

American Annals of the Deaf
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Scientifically based reading research offers effective strategies for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Early intervention and targeted reading fluency techniques are crucial for their academic and employment success.

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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Linguistics
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Scientifically based reading research (SBBR) is emphasized in federal programs like Reading First.
  • Effective reading instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing requires specific approaches.
  • Low-functioning deaf (LFD) individuals face employment barriers due to inadequate reading skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review findings of SBBR relevant to educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • To highlight effective intervention strategies for this population.
  • To underscore the urgency of implementing successful reading techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientifically based reading research.
  • Analysis of research findings in the context of deaf education.

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  • Identification of key intervention strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • SBBR emphasizes early intervention and active learning.
    • Strategies include focusing on reading fluency and teacher interventions like miscue analysis.
    • Effective reading instruction is critical for LFD individuals' employment.

    Conclusions:

    • Early and targeted reading instruction is vital for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
    • Implementing SBBR strategies can improve reading fluency and functional skills.
    • Addressing reading deficits is essential for enhancing employment opportunities for LFD individuals.