Teacher to Teacher

TEACHER TO TEACHER Lloyd Andersen Editor, Teacher to Teacher Contributing Editor Fran Miller Arkansas School for the Deaf The descriptions that follow represent a variety of instructional resources and techniques that have been used successfully in educational programs serving the hearing impaired and have been recommended by the users. For purposes of sharing this information with other professionals, educators throughout the country are encouraged to write in. Follet Just-Beginning-to-Read Series Books Subject: Reading Age range of students who used the materials: 5-6 Educational achievement range: kindergarten This series retells in preprimer words familiar stories, fables , and fairytales. "The children love these books because the vocabulary is controlled. The students can read the books on their own once they have mastered the preprimer list. These books are also beautifully illustrated." —Candyce Hinkle This information was submitted by Candyce Hinkle, Arkansas School for the Deaf. Macmillan Early Skills Program Kit Subject: Twelve different areas Age range of students who used the materials: 5 Educational achievement range: preschool/kindergarten Each page has the topic (classification), a brief description of the lesson, the materials needed, and a pattern for duplicating purposes. "This kit is well organized according to subject matter. The children enjoy the many activities in each academic/ social-skill area. The activities are varied and use many motor skills (examples are cooking, puppets, plaster of paris, and flannel board)." —Lynn Braid This information was submitted by Lynn Braid, Arkansas School for the Deaf. Local Newspapers Periodical Specific Skills Series Paperback Booklets Subject: Reading Age range of students who used the materials: 9-12 Educational achievement range: 1-3 The material is designed to develop eight important reading skills (e.g., following directions, getting the facts, etc.). There are 14 levels ranging from Picture Level to Level 12. "The multi-level approach allows students to progress at their own speed For more information, contact Barnell Loft, Ltd., 958 Church St., Baldwin, NY 11510. AAD. / December 1986 Subjed: Language Age range of students who used the materials: 13-15 Educational achievement range: 6-8 Articles written with or about idioms/figurative language are collected. "This is a very good way to teach idioms. As the students read the daily newspaper, they see idioms and this motivates them to learn more about figurative language. They see a need for learning it." —Emogene Nutt This information was submitted by Emogene Nutt, Arkansas School for the Deaf. Reading Milestones Readers and Workbooks Subject: Reading Age range of students who used the materials: 10-15 Educational achievement range: 1-4 Developmental reading series for hearing-impaired students . "The students have finally had some success in reading. As a teacher, my dream has been fulfilled. After years of frustration, I see the students progressing and showing some confidence in their reading. The number of students who are reading for pleasure has increased substantially." —Wanda Hawkins For more information, contact Dormac, Inc., P.O. Box 752, Beaverton, OR 97075. This information was submitted by Wanda Hawkins, Arkansas School for the Deaf. Instructor Magazine and Local Newspaper Periodical Subject: Social Studies Age range of students who used the materials: 11-15 The Instructor Magazine is a medium of exchange between teachers and includes adapted units for the deaf. The newspaper provides unlimited uses—maps, products, sales, creative writing, etc. "The students are enthusiastic about the units presented in the Instructor Magazine. The various activities give the students the opportunity to be creative. The newspaper has become an important part of my classroom. The unlimited resources make it a valuable tool." —Theresa S. Blair For more information, contact Instructor Magazine, P.O. Box 6099, Duluth, MN 55806. This information was submitted by Theresa S. Blair, Arkansas School for the Deaf. 319 Developmental Language Centered Notebook Curriculum and Checklists Subject: English Age range of students who used the materials: 14-18 Educational achievement range: 3-5 This is a sequence of language skills (0-21) based on language -age equivalency. It could be used with students of any age. "I use this as both text and curriculum and supplement it with materials from Continental Press, ESP Basic English Workbooks, and grade-level (student achievement) textbooks . I feel it is...