Videos and Reflection Questions

Chapter 13

How a Cochlear Implant Works by Advanced Bionics

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeg4qTnYOpw
Are you unsure of how cochlear implants work? This short video gives a visual and verbal explanation.

Navigating Deafness in a Hearing World Rachel Kolb TEDxStandard

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKKpjvPd6Xo
Rachel Kolb is a deaf woman attending Stanford University. She tells her story interwoven with statistics of the generally poor educational achievement of many deaf people.

Reflection Questions

1. Why do you think that so many deaf people do not attain a high level of academic achievement?
2. What protective factors do you think Rachel had that helped her become so resilient?
3. What can educators do to make sure that more deaf students have better educational outcomes?

 

Assistive Technology in Action: Meet Mason

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcUNnnwFm4g

Reflection Questions

1. Mason is a six-year-old who loves music, playing Wii and is visually impaired. Mason’s IEP team has incorporated a variety of assistive technology into his classroom. Based on these adaptations, would Mason be considered disabled under the social model of disability?
2. This video does not discuss Mason’s peer interactions. How can his teacher facilitate positive peer relationships?