Persistence in postsecondary environments of students with hearing impairments

Deaf and hard of hearing students have a high attrition rate from postsecondary educational institutions. Tinto's (1987)longitudinal model of persistence is discussed in relation to its application for deaf and hard of hearing students attending postsecondary institutions. The unique needs of t...

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Published in:The Journal of rehabilitation 2008-01, Vol.74 (1), p.25
Main Author: Boutin, Daniel L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Classroom observation
College campuses
College graduates
College students
Colleges & universities
Deafness
Earnings
Health aspects
Hearing disorders
Higher education
Learning
Methods
Physiological aspects
Rehabilitation
Risk factors
Secondary schools
Society
Students
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Summary:Deaf and hard of hearing students have a high attrition rate from postsecondary educational institutions. Tinto's (1987)longitudinal model of persistence is discussed in relation to its application for deaf and hard of hearing students attending postsecondary institutions. The unique needs of these students are addressed according to their pre-entry attributes, goals and commitments, institutional experiences, integration, and outcome. An alliance of professionals is advised to team up in order to assist students with hearing impairments overcome barriers to persistence. Suggestions are made for personnel resources to accomplish this goal while preserving the culture and autonomy of the students.
ISSN:0022-4154