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Ethics in Deaf Education The First Six Years

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ISBN-10: 0120835223

ISBN-13: 9780120835225

Edition: 2002

Authors: Rod G. Beattie

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This text introduces and clarifies the many possible ethical considerations concerning the provision of educational services for very young children with hearing losses.
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List price: $116.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date: 9/24/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 231
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English

Preface
Foreword: Service Provision to People with Disabilities: A Deontological Perspective
Contributors
Introduction and Overview
Author Introduction
A Few Quotes to Consider
Importance of the Topic
Motivation for Undertaking This Book
Intended Audience
The Book Ahead
Rationale for Design
Description of the Book
Arrangements of Chapters
What Do the Contributing Authors Bring?
Acknowledging Realities
Title Terms and Other Definitions
Intrepidly Looking Ahead
Trying to Identify Key Questions
Identifying the Players and Their Positions
Appendix
From Birth to Three Years
Ethical Considerations in the Demography of Deafness
Author Introduction
A Case to Consider
Ethics Defined
Definitions of Deafness
Time
Geography
Other Factors
Toward Solving the Problems
Some Concluding Comments
Appendix
Deafness, Science, Technology, and Ethics
Author Introduction
Cases to Consider
Introduction
The Question of "Normality" and "Disability"
Paths and Lives-Lived
Implants and Genetics and Regeneration
Conclusions
Appendix
Mother Tongue/First Language
Author Introduction
A Case to Consider
Introduction to Language
Historical Perspective on Language
Overview of Language and Communication
Ethical Framework
Example of Renn
Example of Ginny
Example of Sandra
Example of Bobby and Alisa
Reflections
Appendix
Ethics of Assessment
Author Introduction
Author Introduction
A Case to Consider
Ethics of Assessment: An Introduction
Cochlear Implantation
Communication Assessment
Approaches to Ethical Decision Making
Principlism
Alternative Perspectives
Conclusions
Appendix A
Appendix B
From Three to Six Years
Equality, Excellence, and Parental Choice in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in Israel: Ethics and Balancing Individual, Group, and National Agendas
Author Introduction
Two Cases to Consider
Introduction
General Information about the Israeli Educational System
General Secular Jewish Sector
General Religious Jewish Sector
Ultra-Orthodox Religious Jewish Sector
Arab Sector
Follow-On Considerations
The Israeli Educational Reform and The Special Educational Law (SEL)
The Educational Reform
The Special Education Law (SEL)
The SEL and Parental Choice
Suggested Changes of the SEL
The Reasons for the Changes
The Main Suggested Changes in the SEL with Regard to Children
The Functions of Education and the Freedom of Choice
Perceptions of Deafness
Academic Achievement versus Social and Emotional Development
Excellence versus Equality
Choice and Marketing of Competing Values
Choice, Vouchers, and Social Equality
Some Practical Considerations
Conclusions
Appendix
Educational Placement
Author Introduction
Introduction
Early Considerations
Deaf Parents
Initial Placement
School Entry
The Political Framework of Provision
Communication Mode
Inclusion
Individual Support
Pragmatic Perspective
Legislative Framework
The Mainstream
Resource Base or Unit
Special School Settings
Support for Learning
Family Friendly Services
A Practical Approach
Resourced for Families
The Role of Deaf Adults
Self-Esteem
In-Class Support
Deaf Children with Disabilities
Outcome Measures
Conclusions
Appendix
Curriculum Considerations
Author Introduction
Cases to Consider
Introduction
Defining Curriculum
The "Hidden" Curriculum
Official and Unofficial Curriculum
Curriculum Development and Implementation in Practice
Addressing Curriculum Questions Ethically--An Example
The Significance of Perspective on Deafness
Dealing with Prevailing Issues and Alternative Perspectives in the Curriculum Development Process
Revisting the Ethical Dilemmas
Conclusions
Appendix
Ethics and the Preparation of Teachers of the Deaf
Author Introduction
A Case to Consider
Introduction
From the Beginning
The Ethics of What We Teach Teachers
Ethics Education
Case Studies
The Ethics of What Teacher Preparation Programs Teach
The Ethics of Hanging on to One's Job
The Ethics of Professional Knowledge
Conclusions
Appendix
Thoughts and Projections
Author Introduction
A Few Quotes to Consider
Introduction
Additional Thoughts On What is Needed
Charters of Bills of Rights Concerning Speech/Language Impairments and Deafness
Code of Ethics
Supports, Threats, and Complications
Media Support of Interference
Tribal Conflicts
Projections for Older Individuals with Hearing Impairments
Cost of Unethics
Considering Closure
Appendix
Extended Glossary
References
Index