EDU 622: Historical, Social, and Mental Health Context for Deaf Learners and Education

This course explores the historical, social and mental health factors that influence the Deaf learner’s educational journey. Learning enhances our understanding of the impact of these factors and leads to identifying approaches that promote positive educational, psychological, emotional, and social development. The course begins by exploring current educational practices in historical context and then looks at different aspects of a Deaf child’s experiences that impact social and mental health, including connections to the student’s familial and educational environment.