Training of teachers for working with students with hearing impairment: a study at the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo – IFES

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the training of teachers for working with students with hearing impairment. The proposed study aims to identify the current situation of education and training of the IFES teachers regarding the inclusion of hearing impaired students in regular classrooms. It is a case study in which the main data were collected from the teachers of the institution. The proposed study was conducted in four campuses of IFES. The results indicated the need to carry out an educational plan aimed at teacher training, involving the individual, the family, the teachers and the institution. When performing a feedback in the form of report with the interviewees and managers from the campuses, the results were considered as satisfactory, accomplishing the proposed objectives. In addition, this work should contribute to the construction of knowledge regarding the inclusion of people with hearing impairment. Results can be adapted to the reality of different situations, regions and localities to identify the need for teacher training, with the aim to include students with hearing impairment, respecting the principles of ethical, social and normative pillars of each reality. It is necessary that the school finds alternative practices, built and dialogued to effectively include.

School inclusion; Teacher education and training; Hearing impairment