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Study Guide

Test Design and Test Objectives
Field 26: Special Education: Hearing Impaired

Test Overview

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 selected-response questions
Time 2 hours and 30 minutes (does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial)
Passing Score 240

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Subareas Range of Objectives Approximate Test Proportions
I Understanding Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 01–04 19%
II Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 05–10 26%
III Promoting Student Development and Learning 11–18 36%
IV Working in a Collaborative Learning Community 19–22 19%
Total Proportion 100%

 

Subarea I–Understanding Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Objective 0001: Understand the role language plays in learning and the effects of hearing loss on development and learning.
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Objective 0002: Understand processes involved in hearing and characteristics of all types and degrees of hearing loss.
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Objective 0003: Understand language (including oral, written, and sign language) and language development.
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Objective 0004: Understand speech and speech development.
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Subarea II–Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Objective 0005: Understand assessment procedures for evaluating individual differences and making placement and programming decisions for students with disabilities.
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Objective 0006: Interpret assessment results related to students' auditory functioning.
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Objective 0007: Apply procedures for assessing the receptive and expressive language of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0008: Understand procedures for assessing speech in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0009: Apply procedures for assessing the academic achievement of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0010: Apply procedures for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Subarea III–Promoting Student Development and Learning

Objective 0011: Understand how to establish a positive and productive learning environment for students with special needs.
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Objective 0012: Understand amplification methods and strategies for promoting auditory skill development in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0013: Understand how to promote language development in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0014: Understand how to promote speech development in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0015: Understand how to meet the overall communication needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0016: Understand how to promote the academic achievement of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0017: Understand how to promote the functional living competence of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0018: Understand procedures for promoting self-advocacy in students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Subarea IV–Working in a Collaborative Learning Community

Objective 0019: Understand how to promote strong school-home relationships.
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Objective 0020: Understand how to establish partnerships with other members of the school community to enhance learning opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0021: Understand how to encourage school-community interactions that enhance learning opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Objective 0022: Understand the history and philosophy of special education, key issues and trends, roles and responsibilities, and legal and ethical issues relevant to special education.
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