Mini-Course: Preparing for School-Entry

 

5 - Arranging Your Classroom for a Student with a Cochlear Implant

Introduction

Hearing is hard work for children with cochlear implants and the classroom can be a very challenging environment in which to hear. This mini-course outlines methods to arrange your physical classroom space to best support a child with a cochlear implant.

After completing this mini-course, you will know how to prepare you classroom for a student with a cochlear implant, including:
  • Surface modifications
  • Reduction of background noise
  • Seating arrangements
  • Creation of a visual classroom

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