Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice

Yazarlar: Cbell MCDERMİD

Konular:Eğitim, Özel

DOI:10.37233/TRSPED.2020.0107

Anahtar Kelimeler:Deaf student,Inclusion,Interpreter,Integration

Özet: A review of the literature was conducted to consolidate the findings of numerous studies concerning the efficacy of including a Deaf student in a regular classroom environment with a sign language interpreter. Numerous challenges were identified including a lack of appropriate qualifications in many educational interpreters, such as fluency in sign language, class content, and ability to interpret accurately. A number of recommendations were noted in the literature like the need to shift paradigms from Deaf students as disabled to Deaf Gain, which includes respect for the culture, language and identity of Deaf people and recognition of how society benefits from their presence and diversity. Specific recommendations were clear job descriptions for educational interpreters, mandatory sign language classes for everyone in the school, and modifications to the class environment both physically, to ensure clear sight lines, and pedagogically, to include aspects of the discursive practices of Deaf teachers and students.

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