Total Communication Learning Model: Using pictures, writing and reading to increase language capacity for deaf children
- DOI
- 10.2991/sores-18.2019.22How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- deaf children; total communication; learning model; sign language; picture-writing-reading
- Abstract
This research described the use of total communication learning model in enhancing the language capacity of deaf children. Conventionally, the learning model employed in teaching deaf children is based on sign language and this limit their ability to communicate with people that are not deaf. Furthermore, these children are marginalized from the society because of their inability to understand the language used for public communication and, consequently, there is a problem of communication between them and other people in the society. The research was conducted through the use of qualitative research method while data as collected through the use of observation, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion. The data collected was verified through the use of source triangulation and descriptive analysis. The research revealed that total communication learning model through the use of pictures, writings, and readings increases and enhances the language skill of deaf children. It was also discovered that the model helped these children to communicate verbally with other people in their community. Conclusively, the research showed that it is possible for deaf children to communicate with other people without relying on sign language only.
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- © 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
Cite this article
TY - CONF AU - Purwowibowo Purwowibowo AU - Kris Hendrijanto AU - Agus Trihartono PY - 2019/03 DA - 2019/03 TI - Total Communication Learning Model: Using pictures, writing and reading to increase language capacity for deaf children BT - Proceedings of the Social and Humaniora Research Symposium (SoRes 2018) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 99 EP - 102 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/sores-18.2019.22 DO - 10.2991/sores-18.2019.22 ID - Purwowibowo2019/03 ER -