“You don’t know parenting until you become a parent,” this saying becomes even more profound when raising a child with special needs, especially a hearing-impaired child. Educating hearing-impaired children in preschool requires patience, love, and appropriate methods. So, how can we help these children “break out of their shells,” integrate, and develop comprehensively? Join me, a preschool teacher with over 12 years of experience, to explore this loving journey. For further reading, see preschool lesson plans for hearing-impaired children.
Understanding the World of Hearing-Impaired Children
Hearing-impaired children don’t necessarily mean children who cannot hear at all. Some may have mild hearing loss, while others may not hear anything. The important thing is to understand the degree of hearing impairment of each child to have appropriate educational methods. Take the story of Minh, a former student of mine. Minh was born with congenital hearing impairment, and initially, his family was very worried, not knowing how he could communicate. But thanks to the persistence of his teacher and family, Minh gradually learned sign language and integrated with his peers.
Educational Methods for Hearing-Impaired Children in Preschool
Educating hearing-impaired children requires close coordination between family, school, and society. Below are some educational methods for hearing-impaired children in preschool:
Using Sign Language
Sign language is the “key” to opening the door of communication with hearing-impaired children. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a sign language expert, in her book “Learning to Talk with Hands with Children,” emphasizes the importance of teaching sign language to hearing-impaired children from an early age. This helps children develop communication skills, thinking, and social integration. You can also refer to preschool education plans for children with disabilities.
Creating a Positive Communication Environment
A friendly and loving learning environment will help children feel safer and more confident. Encourage classmates to communicate with hearing-impaired children, play together, and learn together. “The healthy leaves protect the tattered ones (Lá lành đùm lá rách),” teach children to love, share, and help each other.
Combining Multiple Teaching Methods
In addition to sign language, it is necessary to combine many other teaching methods such as images, sounds (if the child still has hearing ability), games, physical activities, etc. This helps children absorb knowledge in a diverse and effective way. Refer to preschool self-awareness lesson plans for more ideas.
Spirituality and Hearing-Impaired Children
Vietnamese people often believe that children are born with a destiny, a unique mission. Hearing-impaired children are no different. Don’t see it as a disadvantage, but rather as a challenge, an opportunity for us to cultivate love, patience, and wisdom.
Conclusion
Educating hearing-impaired children in preschool is a long journey that requires constant effort from family, school, and society. Let’s “nurture” love, patience, and apply the right methods to help these children “blossom.” Please leave a comment, share this article, or explore more content on the “TUỔI THƠ” website. You can also learn more about Christmas stories for preschoolers and preschool electronic music lesson plans. If you need further consultation, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit address: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team.