I want to be a teacher for deaf students but I have no idea what I have to do or where to start. I'm still doing my AA and need some pointers on what to take or what my major should be and what I should expect. Thanks!
2007-06-24 05:06:22 · 7 answers · asked by Luna 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
You need a degree in deaf education. Many schools are now expecting their teachers to have a Master's in the field. To check out training programs, go to www.oraldeafed.org, and click on careers to check out programs for training to be an Oral teacher. Another good website is www.deafed.net. This has information on programs for a signing or TC teaching career. You can also choose a career in audiology, speech pathology, or auditory training. FYI, Smith College in MA has a Master's program for deaf education that offers a full scholorship for their participates. Good luck!
2007-06-26 10:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by queenrakle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the process of becoming a teacher for the Deaf and honestly your choices are pretty limited and it depends what kind of teacher of the Deaf you want to become. If you subscribe to the theory of teaching Deaf children with sign language (which I do) you can go to
Cal State Northridge Univ Cal of San Diego or Gallaudet University in DC are the schools I am aware of where you can get a BA, Credential, and or Masters in Deaf Education. If you subscribe to the theory of teaching Deaf children by talking to them (which makes no sense to me it is like telling the blind child to see) you have many more options. San Diego is a newer program and I have not heard much about it, so I cannot tell you much. CSUN is a great program, I just graduated from there with my BA in Deaf Studies, you learn so much, the classes are a little repetative but you get what you need. DC, which is where I will be going to get my masters and credential next year is a private, primarily Deaf univeristy, I believe over 90% of the students are Deaf. So, there you are that is how you become a teacher of the Deaf. Be sure it is what you want to do though. Once you hav that credential you are pretty much locked in. You cannot teach other special education without a special education credential, you cannot teach general education with a deaf education credential, and be prepared for a culture shock, because I sure wasn't at first. Good Luck!
2007-06-25 18:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three children who attended a deaf school. And some of the teacher were hearing some were not. Just know your teaching skills, and learn sign . I don't know where you are but my kids went to the best school there is, and you might get some information you want from them. St Augustine School for the Deaf and Blind. In St. Augustine, Florida.
2007-06-24 13:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by catira1953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are not many schools that offer a BA in Deaf Education (but there are some). I got mine from the University of Tulsa. They actually have a grant available for new students to pay for tuition. Its a GREAT school! :D I got my master's degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Also a very good program. I would contact either school to ask for advice about beginning either program.
2007-06-25 21:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jenni Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on what state you live in...You need to check with the registry for interpreters of the Deaf website...(i think it's rid.org) anyway, they have a list of schools in your area that offer the courses you would need. You would need to specialize in American Sign Language and you would more than likely need to have a major in Deaf Education. There aren't many schools that offer it, so you may have to move! Good luck, and if you have further questions, feel free to email me...
2007-06-25 12:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by trehuginhipee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated from Maryland School for the Deaf... Many teachers said they have went to McDaniel College in Westminister, Maryland or Gallaudet University in Washington, DC to get their BA and MA in Deaf Education... I know there are more than just two universities that has deaf ed as a major. So, I recommend you check with McDaniel and Gallaudet.. Especially Gallaudet.. I am sure they can get you started from there.. I know my AP Chemistry teacher from MSD graduated from Princeton and she said she took some courses at gallaudet and etc... Some graduated from Indiana State University. So, I really recommend you try to start with gallaudet and see what they have to offer.
www.gallaudet.edu
I hope it helps!
2007-06-24 14:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a college in your state that offers a program in deaf education and start learning sign language immediately.
2007-06-27 00:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋