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JOURNAL OF DEAF STUDIES AND DEAF EDUCATION
Volume 26, Issue 3, Pages 395-404Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/deafed/enab003
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- Westpac Scholars Trust
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This study compared the engagement of Deaf or hard-of-hearing students with typical hearing controls in both observed and self-reported measures. While overall no significant differences were found, three individual DHH students showed lower levels of observed engagement. Therefore, including a focus on engagement when evaluating DHH students may be important for successful inclusion and understanding their daily challenges.
This study compared the observed and the self-reported engagement of 16 students who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) attending mainstream schools to that of matched controls with typical hearing. Observed engagement was measured through observations in the classroom setting using the Mainstream Version of the Code for Instructional Structure and Student Academic Reponses. Self-reported engagement was measured using the Classroom Participation Questionnaire. The results revealed no significant differences for either observed or self-reported engagement between the DHH and the control groups; however, three individual DHH participants had lower levels of observed engagement compared to their matched controls. As such, including engagement in the evaluation of students who are DHH may be important for some individuals to provide a better understanding of the daily challenges they experience at school. Where needs are identified, the support that students who are DHH receive should include a specific focus on engagement to assist with their successful inclusion.
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