Theory of mind: are there wider implications from working with d/Deaf people? |
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Authors: | Helen Chilton Sarah Beazley |
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Institution: | The University of Manchester, Human Communication and Deafness, Manchester, UK. |
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Abstract: | An exploratory teaching approach was inspired by the communicative experiences of d/Deaf students in tertiary education. ‘Theory of Mind’ has been used by some to describe the capacity to appreciate that views of others may be different from our own, a concept that could provide a different way for students and educators to understand the barriers identified. An adapted assessment highlighted challenges faced and a communication group provided opportunities for extending personal understandings of social settings. Emerging ideas to inform practice and potential implications for inclusion have relevance for other contexts. |
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Keywords: | deafness communication and inclusion tertiary education thoughts and beliefs Theory of Mind individual/interactive theories of mind |
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