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Standard 3 : Knowledge of Own Hearing Loss
Cluster Standards

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

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  • SP.PK12.DH.3.2 : Label and describe the functions of the parts of the ear (pinna, ear canal, eardrum, bones, cochlea, hearing nerve, brain, outer, middle, inner) using pictures.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.4 : Maintain (clean, care for, and troubleshoot) own hearing aids, cochlear implants, and/or FM equipment with assistance.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.1a : Recognize that he/she has a hearing loss, including referring to self as deaf or hard-of-hearing; stating cause of the hearing loss; and explaining that the hearing loss is stable, progressive, or irreversible.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.1b : Describe own hearing loss, including identifying self as deaf or hard-of-hearing; stating cause of the hearing loss and age of onset; explaining that the hearing loss is stable, progressive, or irreversible; and describing accommodations, preferred learning strategies, and interpreting needs to teachers, peers, and community members.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.3a : Identify the basic information on an audiogram.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.3b : Explain the meaning of information on own audiogram to parents, teachers, and peers.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.3c : Explain the role of the audiologist in supporting one’s hearing (set up appointment for audiogram, interpret the information on the audiogram, and discuss amplification needs).
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.5a : State and apply listening and learning rules, including recognizing that hearing does not mean understanding, attending to the person who is speaking and/or signing, talking only about what he/she is learning, and requesting repetition or clarification when needed.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.5b : Request repetition or clarification appropriately from peers, teachers, and community members when needed.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.6a : Identify people who can provide assistance in the school regarding a hearing loss, such as interpreters, audiologist, and the itinerant teacher.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.6b : Describe the type of assistance that can be provided in the school from an interpreter, audiologist, and the itinerant teacher.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.6c : Seek appropriate assistance from a professional regarding hearing loss needs, such as the interpreter, audiologist, itinerant teacher, and community and employment personnel.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.7a : Identify and use a variety of specialized telecommunication technology, including etiquette and procedures appropriate for his/her needs, with some assistance.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.7b : Use a variety of specialized telecommunication technology, including etiquette and procedures appropriate for his/her needs, with minimal assistance.
  • SP.PK12.DH.3.7c : Use a variety of specialized telecommunication technology, including etiquette and procedures appropriate for his/her needs, independently.
Cluster Information
Number:
SP.PK12.DH.3
Title:
Knowledge of Own Hearing Loss
Type:
Standard
Subject:
Special Skills
Grade:
PK12
Domain
Deaf and Hard of Hearing