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Hearing impaired teachers are just like regular teachers except they work with students who are either deaf or hard of hearing. To become this type of teacher, you’ll need to get at least a Bachelor’s degree in education (or special education) and have a keen understanding of sign language. Getting certified to teach in your state is crucial if you want to work full-time in a public-school setting. With patience and dedication, you can help deaf and hearing impaired students grow into lifelong learners!
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Hearing impaired teachers are just like regular teachers except they work with students who are either deaf or hard of hearing. To become this type of teacher, you’ll need to get at least a Bachelor’s degree in education (or special education) and have a keen understanding of sign language. Getting certified to teach in your state is crucial if you want to work full-time in a public-school setting. With patience and dedication, you can help deaf and hearing impaired students grow into lifelong learners!
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===Getting an Education===
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===Getting an Education===
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# Get a bachelor’s degree in education or special education, if possible. Apply to a 4-year undergraduate program online or at a local university. Find a university that offers a degree program where you can study your chosen specialization. If you’re not sure, talk to an admissions advisor about what’s covered in the different education or special education programs.<ref>https://ift.tt/2P3buDO>
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# Get a bachelor’s degree in education or special education, if possible. Apply to a 4-year undergraduate program online or at a local university. Find a university that offers a degree program where you can study your chosen specialization. If you’re not sure, talk to an admissions advisor about what’s covered in the different education or special education programs.<ref>https://ift.tt/2P3buDO>
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#* For instance, a school’s special education program might focus on the psychological aspect of deaf and hearing impaired students or it might be geared toward actively teaching those students using ASL and other signed languages.
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#* For instance, a school’s special education program might focus on the psychological aspect of deaf and hearing impaired students or it might be geared toward actively teaching those students using ASL and other signed languages.
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#* If you want to add a minor, choose something that might help you be a better teacher like psychology,
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#* If you want to add a minor, choose something that might help you be a better teacher like psychology, English, or—if it’s offered—American Sign Language (ASL).
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# Obtain a Master’s degree, if necessary. Look at your state’s laws about whether hearing impaired (or special education) teachers need to have a Master’s degree. If so, choose a school that has a specialization entitled “Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing.” To find schools that offer these types of majors,
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# Obtain a Master’s degree, if necessary. Look at your state’s laws about whether hearing impaired (or special education) teachers need to have a Master’s degree. If so, choose a school that has a specialization entitled “Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing.” To find schools that offer these types of majors, do an online search for “Master’s degree special education” or “graduate schools special education.”<ref>https://ift.tt/38lRwf6>
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#* You can also get your Master’s in education and take specialized courses under that major, if possible.
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#* You can also get your Master’s in education and take specialized courses under that major, if possible.
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#* Research the school online or call an admissions advisor to see what kind of classes they offer that cover hearing impaired studies.
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#* Research the school online or call an admissions advisor to see what kind of classes they offer that cover hearing impaired studies.
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# Do an alternative certification course, if available. Some states that have a high need for special education teachers will allow prospective teachers to get their license via classroom training and supervised teaching. Part of this training will be in the classroom, followed by student teaching for at least one semester. You'll craft lesson plans, learn how to manage a classroom, and gain valuable teaching experience over the course of 1 or 2 years.<ref>https://ift.tt/2LQ2TCv>
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# Do an alternative certification course, if available. Some states that have a high need for special education teachers will allow prospective teachers to get their license via classroom training and supervised teaching. Part of this training will be in the classroom, followed by student teaching for at least one semester. You'll craft lesson plans, learn how to manage a classroom, and gain valuable teaching experience over the course of 1 or 2 years.<ref>https://ift.tt/2LQ2TCv>
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#* If you're about to complete a Bachelor's or Master's program, your school may offer a teacher training program.
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#* If you're about to complete a Bachelor's or Master's program, your school may offer a teacher training program.
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# Pass the Praxis exam to get licensed to teach in your state. Depending on your location, you either need to take the general (“core”) Praxis exam or the "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications" test.
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# Pass the Praxis exam to get licensed to teach in your state. Depending on your location, you either need to take the general (“core”) Praxis exam or the "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications" test. Go to the Praxis website or do an online search to find out which test your state requires.<ref>https://ift.tt/2LQ2TCv>
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#* The test covers a range of topics that assess your ability to teach and work with special needs students. For instance, it covers the characteristics and development of learners, co-occurring conditions, classroom organization and management, and instructional strategies.
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#* The test covers a range of topics that assess your ability to teach and work with special needs students. For instance, it covers the characteristics and development of learners, co-occurring conditions, classroom organization and management, and instructional strategies.
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#* Go to the Praxis website to find a test center and register to take the test.<ref>https://ift.tt/2DXbKO2>
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#* The National Evaluation Series (NES) is another licensing test, but not all states accept it. Check your state’s laws beforehand if you want to take it instead of Praxis.
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#* The National Evaluation Series (NES) is another licensing test, but not all states accept it. Check your state’s laws beforehand if you want to take it instead of Praxis.
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#* Work on your patience inside and outside the classroom by taking deep breaths whenever you feel flustered.
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#* Work on your patience inside and outside the classroom by taking deep breaths whenever you feel flustered.
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#* Making meditation part of your daily routine will also help you become more patient.
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#* Making meditation part of your daily routine will also help you become more patient.
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# Keep your classroom organized to help your students stay focused. Use color-coded notebooks, cubbies, and labels to help your students navigate the classroom and keep track of what they need to do. Make sure to use a mixture of
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# Keep your classroom organized to help your students stay focused. Use color-coded notebooks, cubbies, and labels to help your students navigate the classroom and keep track of what they need to do. Make sure to use a mixture of English and ASL pictograms on the labels.<ref>https://ift.tt/2DXCeiz>
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#* For example, arranging the desks in a circle will allow all of the students to see each other and participate in group discussions via sign language.
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#* For example, arranging the desks in a circle will allow all of the students to see each other and participate in group discussions via sign language.
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#*A tidy environment will also promote a sense of serenity, allowing students to focus on the lesson and not get distracted by chaos and clutter.
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#*A tidy environment will also promote a sense of serenity, allowing students to focus on the lesson and not get distracted by chaos and clutter.
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