Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

Inclusive Education & DHHDB Students

Course Provider:

APSEA

Course Type:

closed

This course is included in Educational Deaf Interpreter – PD Series, also available for purchase.

Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

This course explores inclusive education and how to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and deafblind (DHHDB) students in mainstream learning environments. It moves from foundational concepts and policies to student experiences, classroom strategies, and collaborative supports. Learners will examine key areas such as communication, participation, and environmental access, while building practical approaches that reflect the diverse needs of students across different stages of development.

Course Content

Unit 1 – Foundations of Inclusive Education
Introduction
Responsive Teaching and Learning
Inclusive Education in Atlantic Canada
Definitions
Unit 2 – Inclusive Education Framework & Concepts
APSEA’s Provisions of Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education – In Theory
Interactive Activity
Unit 3 – Understanding the DHHDB Student’s Experience
In a DHHDB Student’s Shoes
Social-Emotional Development
Unit 4 – Supporting DHHDB Students in Schools
Supporting DHHDB Students in the Classroom
APSEA and School Teams
School Curriculums and APSEA DSI
Unit 5 – Key Areas of Classroom Support
Key Areas When Working with DHHDB Students
Do’s When Working with DHHDB Students
APSEA Virtual Learning / In-Person Regional Gatherings
Unit 6 – Best Practices for Inclusive Classrooms
Sample Strategies in Mainstream Inclusive Environments
Course Wrap-up
Resources & Citations