Comprehensive packages for schools to expose and alert teachers for early hearing and balance issues in children.
Teacher Training
Comprehensive packages for schools to expose and alert teachers for early hearing and balance issues in children.
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"Teachers are the most important people in the world because they shape the minds of our children." - Malala Yousafzai
To be effective, teachers need to have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver high-quality teaching. Teachers need to be aware of childhood hearing and balance issues so that they can provide the best possible education for all pupils. This includes being able to identify and recognise the signs of hearing and balance problems, and making reasonable accommodations for pupils who are affected.
This is where our special program of teachers’ training comes in. This CPD training can help teachers to develop their skills and knowledge in a variety of areas, including:
Child development
Speech, language and communication issues in childhood
Auditory processing disorder
Managing Glue ear in school
Using hearing technology in the classroom
Hearing loss and its impact on learning
Identification and management of childhood dizziness
Non-organic hearing and balance issues of childhood
Dangerous decibels- effects of loud music on physical/mental health
In addition to these topics, audiologists can also teach teachers about the latest research in audiology, as well as new technologies that can help pupils with hearing and balance problems. By providing teachers with this training, we can help to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
General Information on How to Identify and Help Pupils with Hearing and Balance Issues
Hearing and balance problems can affect children's ability to learn, socialise, and participate in activities. As a teacher, you can play an important role in identifying and helping pupils with these issues.
Here are some tips for identifying pupils with hearing and balance problems:
Pay attention to their behaviour. Children with hearing problems may have difficulty following instructions, paying attention, or participating in class discussions. They may also ask to sit closer to the front of the classroom or have difficulty understanding what is being said in noisy environments.
Look for physical signs. Children with hearing problems may have ear infections, fluid in the ears, or a build-up of earwax. They may also tilt their head to one side or cup their ear when listening.
Ask parents about their child's hearing. Parents may be able to provide you with information about their child's hearing history, such as previous ear infections or family history of hearing loss.
If you suspect that a pupil may have a hearing or balance problem, it is important to refer them to an audiologist for further evaluation.
The audiologist will be able to conduct a hearing test and other tests to determine the cause of the problem. If the pupil is found to have a hearing or balance problem, the audiologist will recommend treatment options.
There are a number of things that you can do to help pupils with hearing and balance problems in the classroom. These include:
Providing them with a quiet place to work.
Using visual aids and gestures to supplement your verbal instructions.
Speaking clearly and slowly.
Facing the pupil when you are speaking.
Encouraging them to participate in class discussions.
Providing them with assistive listening devices, such as hearing aids or FM systems.
By working together with the audiologist and the pupil's parents, you can help the pupil succeed in school and in life.