MESH Guides - Translational Research in Deaf Education Practice

Rosenburg, Joy F., Turner, Roger, Underwood, Ann and Whyte, Stuart (2016) MESH Guides - Translational Research in Deaf Education Practice. International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education, 5 (2), 850 - 858. (doi:10.20533/ijtie.2047.0533.2016.0109).

Abstract

Knowledge management is a growth industry though still emergent for education of the deaf. This paper investigates use of MESH (Mapping Educational Specialist knowHow) Guides to support evidence-based teaching practice. MESH Guides are ‘a sustainable system using resources already available in education’ (MESH, 2015). Literature review revealed a very current knowledge and research base underpins education of the deaf and is currently managed through a few main peer-review journals and websites. Focus group findings were generally positive though cautious in their view toward engaging with MESH Guides as a postgraduate learning and teaching activity. Findings from the literature revealed a significant evidence base for education of the deaf, but without yet having significant knowledge management vehicles available such as exist in other disciplines. A case study presents the development of one MESH Guide in particular (Acoustics Accessibility). A significant opportunity exists for education of the deaf as a discipline to move forward in access to evidence-based practice in the vehicle of MESH Guides.

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Author: Stuart Whyte

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