V. Planning and Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment

Knowledge

45. Deaf cultural factors that may influence classroom management of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

46. Model programs, including career/vocational and transition, that have been effective for students with hearing losses.

Skills

47. Manage assistive/augmentative devices appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in learning environments.

48. Select, adapt, and implement classroom management strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing that reflect understanding of each child's cultural needs, including primarily visual Deaf culture where appropriate.

49. Design a classroom environment that maximizes opportunities for visually oriented and/or auditory learning in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

50. Plan and implement instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and who have multiple disabilities and special needs.