Towards better accommodation for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people: A case study in French as a Second Language in a Canadian university
Keywords:
inclusive education, french as a second language, accessibility, D/deaf and hard-of-hearing students, postsecondary, pedagogical strategiesAbstract
This autoethnographic case study presents ethical and cultural considerations and accommodations to support the learning of D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people in oral language classes. Drawing on the two researchers’ shared experience as a professor and a student of French as a Second Language at an Ontario university from September 2019 to April 2022, this article offers pedagogical tips and practical advice to better accommodate D/deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the classroom and online.
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