KSD Field Trip Thursday

Good Morning Everyone! Hope you all are having a great day. I am here to say that I am very excited to go to KSD on Thursday. I have never been or even never seen the school either. I am excited to learn what its "all about". What are some things that you might want to learn from this experience, or hope to see while going to this school. Have a great day.

Why ASL?

I was wondering why everyone chose to study ASL and Deaf culture. What is your story? Did you meet a Deaf person, are you related to a Deaf person, think ASL is a cool language......? I personally became interested in ASL because I have a cousin who is Deaf and I was always interested in her language and her culture. When I came to college and had the chance and the time to take ASL classes, I was so excited that I signed up for a minor.

I'm so sorry I didn't realize it was my week. Sorry for the late post. This week we are signing up for classes so has everyone found out what classes they need? How many hours will you have next semester and are you on tract to graduate on time? I will be taking 18 hours and so far it looks like I'm going to get to graduate in 2020!!

Why did you choose your major?

Hey everyone, so I know at the beginning of the semester we discussed what our majors were but we didn't necessarily explain the reasoning as to why we decided to pick that major. So this blog is supposed to be a fun, laid back post and all you have to do is tell your major and explain why you chose it! I'll start with mine, as of right now I am currently a pre-OS major with a Special Education minor. I'm in the process right now of wanting to change my major to better fit my personal preferences and what will work best for me for the remainder of my time at EKU. I'm currently stuck between the decision of doing Physical Therapy or Recreational Therapy, but I will still continue to keep my SE minor. The reason behind choosing my minor is because I've always had a personal connection with anyone who is considered to have special needs, no matter what the age may be. I have an aunt who has Down syndrome and is 32 years old I believe, in which I've always had a close relationship with her. So she's really the ultimate reason why I chose to minor in SE, but in terms of my major I'm really just trying to find what is the best fit for me and that allows me to help someone each and every day. Now your turn!

Site Visit Thoughts

Our site visit to the Lexington Hearing and Speech center was last Thursday and I thought it went very well. I enjoyed being able to interact with some of the students who were deaf or hard of hearing. They were all sweet children and I feel like most of us even got attached to at least one child there. It was especially nice to get to socialize with some of the people who work in the deaf and hard of hearing field, and get their take on their jobs. It was also pretty awesome to play with the giant parachute! What did you all think about it?

So sorry I'm late on posting, guys, but what are your thoughts on Chapter 10 (no pun intended)? Anything seem interesting to you? I personally like this chapter because I'm really into psychology.

Can anyone please tell me where the schedule for the blog is posted? Thanks!

"Move" Saturday the 18th

I just sent Ms. Eubanks an email.  We are all going in so many directions over Spring Break that setting up an actual table is not going to be possible.  Some are there with friends, some are with family, and some are driving up for the day.  It is from 10-3, if anyone wants to meet at a coffee shop or somewhere before it starts, I'm game.  If not, I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break and maybe I'll see you the 18th!

Hey guys, 

Can someone give me Professor Gremps email? 

Thanks so much!

Lexington "Field Trip"

I know this may be a little early, but I do want to let you guys know when we go to Lexington on the 23rd, I will be willing to drive 4 other people in my car as long as you all wouldn't care to pitch in a little bit for gas. Just let me know who want to ride with me.

Hey, guys! Does anyone know anymore information about the background checks, or what a background check contains? This is all new territory for me, and I'm curious to get the ball rolling with it. I'm sure I'm not alone with questions about it. Thanks!

KSD Date!

Hey guys! I can't find the date for our visit to KSD, does anyone know when that is? Also does anyone know how long it will take for a background check to process?

Thoughts About Deafness

Hey everyone!
This post won't have a whole lot to do with what we've discussed in class, but you guys can feel free to add in comments on how this relates to chapter 6 if you would like! For my ASL 101 class, I had to watch the documentary "See What I'm Saying" that followed the lives of four deaf creators as they tried to be creative in a predominantly hearing world. While all of them were accepted into the deaf community as artists, they all had a lot of trouble becoming famous and making a name for themselves in the hearing world. This made me really upset, especially being a creator myself, as well as thinking about people like Marlee Matlin who was accepted into Hollywood fairly easily. I'm not sure everyone's major, but I'm assuming that everyone in this class is dedicated to making life easier for everyone, children and adults alike. Assuming this to be true, what can we do as the upcoming generation to make sure that people from all cultures are included and have the same opportunities, not just in school, but with their dreams? Why should it be okay for people to tell a deaf child that their dreams of becoming movie stars or musicians aren't substantial simply because they were born with hearing loss? I can't wait to hear your all's thoughts on this because I've been thinking pretty hard about it recently.

Couple of things.... first, I saw that we are to post to the discussion board the review of the video.  I don't see where I can transfer what I wrote here to there.  I guess I thought it was to be posted on the blog, I saw where Dr. Gremp told Amanda to place it in the Discussion board and I can see where I can reply but I can't post.  Arg, just when I think I have a better handle on this computer!  Anyway, second, I spoke with Pam Eubanks just a few minutes ago and she's excited for us to come to "Move".  It sounds fun and real low-key and she is emailing me more info.

Myth/stereotype

I was a little shocked when the CI surgeon told the hearing parents that their son would be able to "hear" and then later adds not only will he be able to hear but "...relates not to Deaf people but to hearing people".  That was a double "hmmmm" for me.  One, because I'd hope that someone would emphasize that sound would be amplified but the child would always be deaf, it doesn't make him hear.  Also, the feeling I got from the surgeon put hearing in a good category while deaf was a bad category, because you wouldn't have to RELATE to deaf anymore.

Thoughts on Cochlear Implants

Recently in class, we have discussed the option of giving a deaf child a cochlear implant, and the significance of that in the Deaf community. I have asked some of my Deaf friends their opinions, and am intrigued on what you all would think. Do we think that they are overall helpful and provide options for the child, or are they unnecessary? Although somewhat of a touchy topic, I was wondering what the consensus would be on them.

"Move"

If anyone wants to join Jessie Jenkins and myself at Cincinnati Bible College March 18, tell us soon so we can get ahold of the event coordinator.  Gracias.  ALSO!  I have Katie's(???) Simply Southern tervis cup and will try and remember to bring it next Tuesday since we don't have class this Thursday.

Chapter 5 Thoughts and Comments

Hey everyone! This week we read and discussed chapter 5, I just wanted to share my thoughts about it. The chapter was all about family dynamics and interpersonal relationships and I thought that this was a very intriguing topic to read about. Hearing stories from all perspectives was great because there are so many assumptions made about what it would be like growing up and being deaf in a hearing family or hearing with parents who are deaf or siblings who are deaf or vise versa, but nobody knows what it actually feels like unless that is there experience. Reading responses from different perspectives opened my mind a lot and introduced new ideas to my mind about interpersonal relationships having a unique effect on each individual. What do you guys think?

Recovery Greetings!

KUDOS! I am thrilled to hear your presentations went well. I am sad that I missed them. Obviously you have heard by now that I am home from a 7 day stay in the hospital having had triple bypass surgery. I am recovery well but it is a PROCESS! I am regaining my strength and stamina. I miss being able to be there to teach and learn with you. Dr. Gremp and I agreed I would occasionally drop in and connect with you on the blog. I am soooo grateful for all she is doing!! See you here and in class on April 4th!
Mrs. White

Presentations

Hey guys!  Sorry this is a little late, it's been a crazy week!  I just wanted to take a minute and tell everyone they did a great job on their presentations.  I loved all the games that everyone prepared, and I learned so much.  It is going to be great to hear the last few presentations tonight.  Feel free to use this post to ask people questions about their projects or anything else you want to discuss.  Hope everyone is having a good week, but hopefully a little more calm than mine!