Music for children with hearing loss : a resource for parents and teachers

337 Pages·2014·5.256 MB·English

by  Schraer-Joiner, Lyn E

Music for Children with Hearing Loss

Music for Children with
Hearing Loss
A Resource for Parents
and Teachers
Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner
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Schraer-Joiner, Lyn E.
Music for children with hearing loss : a resource for parents and teachers / Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978–0–19–985581–0 (hardback : alk. paper)—ISBN 978–0–19–985583–4
(paperback : alk. paper) 1. Music for hearing impaired children. 2. Deaf
children—Education. I. Title.
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To Carmen and Catherine

CONTENTS
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
About the Companion Website xvii
1. Introduction: A Brief Look at the History of Music for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing 1
The Hearing Process 4
Hearing Loss 11
Music and Hearing Loss: An Overview of Research Past and
Present 26
Conclusions 27
For Your Consideration 28
References 30
2. For Parents: Important Decisions and Considerations 36
Initial Information Gathering 37
Early Identification and Intervention of Hearing Loss 38
Modes of Communication 45
Educational Settings 57
Socialization 65
Making a Difference through Music 68
Conclusions 71
For Your Consideration 73
References 76
3. A dapting the Music Classroom: All-Purpose Suggestions and
Approaches 83
Initial Preparation and Fact-Finding 83
Curricular Content: Making Music Accessible 88
Lesson Ideas for the General Music Classroom 93
Conclusions 97
For Your Consideration 102
References 102
( vii )
( viii ) Contents
4. Making the Case: Involving Children with Hearing Loss in General
Music Lessons and Ensembles  104
Music Listening Lessons for the General Music Classroom 104
The Instrumental Music Program 114
The Choral Music Program 123
Conclusions 129
For Your Consideration 136
References 136
5. For the Music Education Student: Preparing for a Career in
Teaching 140
Special Education and Disability Rights Laws: A Foundation for
Student Advocacy 141
Making the Most of Methods Coursework and the Student Teaching
Experience 155
Introductory Music Students’ Teaching Experiences at a School for
the Deaf 159
Conclusions 171
For Your Consideration 173
References 174
6. Hearing Aids, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD), and Other Sensory
Devices 178
What Are Hearing Aids and How Do They Work? 179
Types of Hearing Aids 181
Monitoring Hearing Aid Devices 190
Assistive Listening Technology for the Home and Classroom 191
Listening to Music through Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening
Devices 195
Musical Sensory Devices for Individuals with Hearing Loss 196
Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Protective Gear and
Resources 202
Conclusions 206
For Your Consideration 207
References 208
7. An Introduction to the Cochlear Implant 214
An Overview of the Device 214
The History of the Cochlear Implant 218
Pediatric Cochlear Implantation 223
Stimulation Rates and Speech-Processing Strategies: A Brief
Overview 230
One Cochlear Implant User’s Journey: The Story of “C” 232
Adjusting to Life with the Cochlear Implant 235
Contents ( ix )
Controversies Associated with Pediatric Cochlear
Implantation 237
Current Trends in Cochlear Implantation 240
Music and Cochlear Implanted Children: Involvement, Trends, and
Implications for the Music Classroom 245
Conclusions 249
For Your Consideration 256
References 257
Appendix 1: Parent/Child Listening Together Journal 265
Appendix 2: Child’s Listening Activity Journal 267
Appendix 3: Beethoven Biography and Listening Guide 269
Appendix 4: Books for Kids 273
Appendix 5: Arts-Related Opportunities for Kids 275
Appendix 6: Sources for Parents and Teachers 279
Appendix 7: Books for Parents and Teachers 281
Notes 283
Glossary 285
Index 307