Pre-service Education

1. I am teaching a methods course specifically to "Deaf Education" majors who will likely end up teaching math and science. How can I best use the information in the COMETS website to prepare my students?
   
   Much of the information on this website has been developed from 20 years of teaching a methods course to prepare teachers for effective instruction of deaf students in science and math.



• We especially recommend that you look at the series of "workshops" on active learning, writing-to-learn, reading-to-learn, and many other topics.
• These workshops may be used as individual class sessions with pre-readings and activities which reinforce critical emphases.
• Much of the information is based on findings from educational research.
• Browse through the COMETS website to find other information to help you with your course.
• See the teaching tips and other sections for K-12 teachers.
• A comprehensive bibliography is available with many excellent readings.
• See also the Frequently Asked Questions for K-12 Teachers.




2. I am teaching a general methods course in science/mathematics education but I would like to give my students some lessons so that they would be sensitive to the needs of deaf learners. Do you have any suggestions for how to use the COMETS website materials for such a course as I am teaching?
   • For general reading, we recommend:
     
     
     • Marshark, M., Lang, H., & Albertini, J. (2002). Educating Deaf Students: From Research to Practice. New York: Oxford University Press.
       
       
     • Stewart, D. & Kluwin, T. (2000) Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Content, Strategies, and Curriculum 1st ed. Allyn & Bacon.
       
       
   • See also the Frequently Asked Questions for K-12 Teachers.
   • Take a look at the workshop on Active Learning .
   • Check out the pages for K-12 Teachers especially the Teaching Tips and Communication in the Classroom.