Emergent roles of Deaf professionals in assessment, teaching, and learning materials production

• In Event: A Voice for Deaf Children: The role of PTAs, DPOs and professionals with disabilities in inclusive education in the Philippines

Proposal

In aims to improve access to quality education for students with disabilities, the USAID Gabay project engaged Deaf education professions in various aspects of delivery and service—from the development of student assessment, teacher training, to production of learning materials. The evaluation of the project examined research questions, particularly the influence of project components on beneficiaries and the types of support were most impactful.

Through key informant interviews, focus group discussions, assessments, and a qualitative learner participatory activity, engagement and contributions from Deaf education professionals were found to be a critical factor in the success of teacher training and development of resources utilized by teachers, parents, caregivers, and students. This presentation will provide further insight into evaluation findings and how future programming could continue to benefit from expanded recruitment of Deaf professionals.

Author

• Melyssa Sibal, School-to-School International