Closing Thoughts, Future Directions

Abstract

Abstract Chapter 7 presents future directions for literacy research, assessment, and instruction with DHH learners. Literacy models are summarized, and educators are encouraged to use those models most applicable to their learners. The need for DHH learners to have access to all communication within the educational environment and the need for direct and contextualized instruction in the languages used by the learners so they can access meaning in text is highlighted. Appropriate use of digital devices, tapping into learners’ motivating factors, and time on task are presented to increase DHH learner’s reading skills. Reading strategies used by deaf adults are presented as evidence of effective strategies for DHH learners. Chapter 7 leaves educators with future questions to address in literacy research and instruction with DHH learners.