Document Type : Research Article
Author
Department of English Language and Literature, Yasouj University/ Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, Shiraz University
Abstract
This article explores the foreign language learning status, particularly English, among Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in Iran, highlighting their unique challenges and effective teaching methodologies. It examines disability models—medical and social—and their effects on education for individuals with hearing impairments. The significance of sign language as the primary communication method for the Deaf community is emphasized, along with the importance of early exposure to enhance linguistic and cognitive skills. Learning approaches for Deaf children incorporate auditory and visual techniques, with technologies like hearing aids supporting auditory enhancement, while Iranian Sign Language facilitates visual communication. The article also critiques English instruction limitations in Iran, advocating for sign language proficiency among teachers. Recommendations include increasing awareness of Deaf culture, developing tailored curricula, and creating accessible educational environments to improve foreign language acquisition and communication skills for Deaf individuals.
Highlights
Keywords
- Foreign language education
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in Iran
- challenges of foreign language education
- Iranian Sign Language
- Deaf culture
Main Subjects
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