Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 9, 2020 5:33 pm Add to Favorites byZubu Reps: 102 Both parents are deaf So I have a first grade student who is in a virtual class and both of her parents are deaf so they cannot hear what is going on in the class or when the teacher needs to discuss something with them. What would you do to make sure the students parents feel apart of their child's education?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 9, 2020 11:50 pm aParyR Reps: 204 You can email the parents of the student a daily agenda, this will help them to know what their student is needing to do in class. Now, if there is an issue I would reach out to the school to get an interpreter to interpret your concerns. Things can get lost in translation if email concerns as English is not always a well understood language in the deaf community. Votes: +10 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I like this approach   Posted on: November 25, 2022 3:24 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 17, 2020 8:49 pm NuMyDe Reps: 200 Written communication is important in this situation. Emails and letters home should be utilized. As for virtual learning, most sites like Microsoft Teams and Zoom that are used for classes have a chat feature. This should be utilized for discussions during class time. Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted December 3, 2020 11:13 pm Keri C Reps: 87 I think visual and written communication is key in this case. Email the parents each day's information in advance so you can ensure they are clear as to what is expected. Develop a system of instant messaging in the event you need to 'speak' to the parents on the spot. Also, use visual aids whenever possible in your lessons so they can understand the materials more easily. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 31, 2021 8:47 pm bepaRu Reps: 204 I would try to locate or find a translator for them to use so that we could communicate, and if not I would try to email them instead or using a chat to talk to them so that they could be involved with their child education Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 14, 2022 10:15 pm MeMuXu Reps: 203 I think the best thing you can do as a teacher is to familiarize yourself with sign language. Communicating with parents is essential and taking that step shows the family that you value their student and their input. As someone who took sign language for four years, I can easily say that the language is so beautiful and a joy to learn. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted October 15, 2022 6:30 pm Colleen Buckwalter Reps: 205 Emailing the parents ahead of time the daily adgenda is always a great way to keep them in the loop. You might always have a power point of what is being went over so they have a slight idea or what is happening at that exact time. You caould also hold weekly meeting or in person if that is an option. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted November 25, 2022 12:24 pm yDapem Reps: 200 Communicate to the parents in the same respectful manner that you would communicate with the child. Clear and concisely legible documents will most likely be welcomed. Decorations and creativity will also happily welcome them into their child's education, and your patience will be respected! Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 22, 2023 5:32 pm aVuSyT Reps: 200 I can see how this is a tough situation. I think that you should not use the student as an interpreter because that puts a lot of pressure on the kid, read the book "Deaf Again" to learn more about that situation. I think emails would probably be the best way to communicate with the teacher. If a conversation needs to be held face to face then an interpreter would be necessary. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 17, 2022 1:19 am bepaRu Reps: 204 There is an app like REMIND that allows you to text a parent without revealing your phone number that you can use, to discuss with them about what is going on in class and if they need to communicate you in real time, if they have any questions as emails can be an afterthought and not checked immediately. Using chat boxes will be helpful and should be used . Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted November 3, 2022 5:32 pm aveSar Reps: 202 There are other forms of communication than just verbal. I think emails or written communication can be very useful. Also if the child hear, use them as a means of communicating. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted March 27, 2023 2:39 pm aXeDen Reps: 205 You can always email or text the parents and let them know what is going on in the classroom that way. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.