D.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment), also known as D.Ed. Spl.Ed. (HI), is a two-year diploma programme designed to train educators to work effectively with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical training to help future teachers understand the educational, psychological, linguistic, and social needs of learners with hearing impairment.
Students gain expertise in:
- Understanding hearing impairment
- Child development and educational psychology
- Language and communication development
- Indian Sign Language (ISL)
- Speech and auditory training
- Inclusive education
- Curriculum adaptation
- Classroom management
- Educational assessment
- Assistive listening devices and technology
The course also includes internships, teaching practice, school visits, and fieldwork to ensure graduates are prepared for real classroom environments.