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Peter V Paul1, Chongmin Lee

  • 1School of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.

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The qualitative similarity hypothesis (QSH) supports the development of English language and literacy skills in deaf or hard-of-hearing children and adolescents, suggesting implications for classroom instruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Special Education

Background:

  • The qualitative similarity hypothesis (QSH) posits that developmental patterns are similar across different groups, even with varying sensory modalities.
  • Children and adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing often face unique challenges in developing language and literacy skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present evidence supporting the QSH in the context of English language and literacy development for deaf or hard-of-hearing youth.
  • To explore the QSH's implications for second language acquisition in this population.
  • To discuss the QSH within existing cognitive and disciplinary models.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing research on language and literacy development in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adolescents.
  • Analysis of the qualitative similarity hypothesis (QSH) in relation to cognitive development and knowledge structures.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports the qualitative similarity hypothesis (QSH) for English language and literacy development in deaf or hard-of-hearing youth.
  • The QSH demonstrates scientific merit and has practical implications for educational strategies.
  • The hypothesis is consistent with cognitive models emphasizing individual development and knowledge structures.

Conclusions:

  • The qualitative similarity hypothesis (QSH) is a valid framework for understanding language and literacy acquisition in deaf or hard-of-hearing children and adolescents.
  • Findings suggest the QSH has significant implications for designing effective classroom instruction.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the QSH in other disciplines and incorporate social models.