圣母大学

The MAT in Deaf and Hard of Hearing prepares certified teachers to facilitate learning for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in all educational settings. The program is founded on an interdisciplinary approach. It integrates developmental, behavioral, educational, and medical research, theory and evidence based practice to effectively address the learning needs of this population, and all aspects of the child. This program emphasizes the ecological forces on the child to determine the most effective interventions and appropriate learning environments.

The MAT in Deaf and Hard of Hearing enables certified teachers to acquire a deep understanding and effectively work with the DHH student population. Candidates learn to administer and evaluate formal/informal assessment procedures to accurately identify student needs. The curriculum enables teachers to critically analyze and employ evidence based interventions in all educational placements. Through course work, course-embedded fieldwork, and the capstone field placement, candidates apply theory to practice as collaborators with other educators, families, and allied service providers.

This program is founded on the State Board of Education Qualifications of Special Education Teachers with a specialty in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the National Standards set forth by the Council on Education of the Deaf.

Program Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

1. facilitate language and academic learning in students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

2. plan instruction based on each learner’s prior knowledge, strengths, needs, and culture.

3. design and administer multiple and appropriate types of assessments to identify learning needs and develop differentiated learning experiences.

4. consult and collaborate with professionals in the field and families as support for analysis, reflection, and instructional problem solving.

5. reflect critically on the evidence-based foundations of Deaf Education.

6. comprehend the role of schooling in American society and its relation to dynamic social structures.

7. critically evaluate the validity and relevance of educational research influencing practice.