Types of Communication in Kinetotherapy Classes Involving Students with Hearing Impairments

摘要

A significant role in kinesiology classes involving students suffering from hearing impairments is played by communication with these students. The aim is to improve their communication skills, encouraging them to use the best mode of communication, creating the opportunities for socialization and for the integration process (games, physical therapy lesson, and others). The role of the teacher is to transmit knowledge to pupils in a specific language. Due to the particularities of the pupils, the verbal communication in class may be accompanied by nonverbal communication, visual and symbols. Expressive didactic communication involves such elements as the teacher's attitude, way of dressing and motor behavior, facial expression, use of certain gestures, symbols or video, as well as use of permanent eye contact with students throughout classes. This research aims at highlighting the types of communication (verbal, nonverbal, visual and symbols) that may significance contribute to an effective communication in kinesiology classes.