Conductive Hearing Loss This Powerpoint is designed to support The Conductive Hearing Loss Kit for Classroom Teachers developed in the Illawarra and South East region. Understanding the Educational Implications for Students with Conductive Hearing Loss a kit for classroom teachers written by classroom teachers

Conductive Hearing Loss - Student Education Presentation Two focuses on promoting good ear health through student education. Presentation Two

Student Education A series of ear health lessons have been developed and included in the CHL Kit for Classroom Teachers. These lessons contribute towards achieving a variety of outcomes in the NSW K-6 curriculum.

Blow, Breathe and Cough Program The lessons can be modified to suit the ability level of your students depending on their grade. Simply select and highlight the appropriate student outcomes and modify before including them in your teaching program. Learning experiences are explained in a step-by-step manner. All resources needed are included in the kit and some have supporting interactive whiteboard resources. There is also a list of key questions to consider when making assessments and evaluations.

Blow, Breathe and Cough Program 1 First I blow my nose. One side, then the other side. Then I check if it's empty. 2 Then I take 5 deep breaths and have 2 big strong coughs. 3 I do 10 star jumps. I run around the big tree in the playground. The Blow, Breathe and Cough (BBC) Program is one of the core strategies contained in the kit. The exercises in this program aim to teach children to clear their noses and encourages them to master the control of their eustachian tube mechanism. These skills are helpful in preventing otitis media, a common cause of conductive hearing loss. The BBC Program can be easily slotted into the daily routine and complements existing health and fitness programs. 4 Then I take 5 more deep breaths and have 2 more big strong coughs. Then, last of all, I empty my nose and have another big cough. 5 I make sure all the dirty tissues are in the bin. I wash my hands so I don’t spread germs. 6 I chew some crunchy healthy food like an apple or a carrot.

How the Ear Works Online animations Ear teaching poster and labels IWB activity Vocabulary flash cards Teacher information sheet ‘How do we hear’ fact sheet 3 make and investigate activities with instructions and diagrams Labelling activity Cloze activity Card game / Another lesson in the kit looks at how the ear works. This ties in with learning in Science. A wide range of teaching resources (refer to those listed) are included for teachers. The aim is to help students see the ear as a fragile and interconnected system.

Noise and Ear Health The lesson on noise and ear health is particularly relevant with the increased use headphones and personal stereos in the form of Mp3 Players and Smart-phones. The aim is to create an awareness that prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause irreversible damage to the ears. It suggests strategies, such as the CAT Strategy, that students can draw on to protect themselves from loud noise.

Unhealthy Ears The lesson on Unhealthy Ears has a certain gross factor that is appealing to many children, however, you should use teacher discretion when showing these pictures to your class. The idea behind this lesson is to identify the signs and symptoms of unhealthy ears and reinforce that if ears look or feel unhealthy, an adult should be notified an medical treatment sought.

Response to Narrative There are many picture books and short stories about hearing loss and deafness that teachers can use with their classes. Some of these titles could be used for literacy lessons, incorporated in reading activities or used as a stimulus for writing tasks.

Hearing Loss Simulation The Hearing Loss Simulation that was part of Presentation One, or an similar experience, can also be useful in creating empathy and understanding in students. As a part of this lesson, students reflect on what it feels like to experience a hearing loss and identify the implications that would have on learning.

People who can help The next activity focuses on people who can help and integrates PDH and HSIE outcomes. Students learn about various people and services in the community and the roles they play in helping those with a hearing loss. Students apply this knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar real-life scenarios.

Design a brochure As a culminating activity at the end of a unit on ear health, students design a brochure for their parents. They must draw on the knowledge they have gained about preventative ear health strategies to educate their target audience. This activity aligns with outcomes involving visual literacy, persuasive and informative texts and computer technology.

Where to next? Interactive whiteboard and on-line resources Areas for Intervention Listening Language Phonological processing Speech This concludes Presentation Two. Teachers should be allocated time to view and explore the IWB and on-line resources that accompany the student lessons. Presentation 3 will focus on Areas for intervention.