This text investigates the complex intersection of linguistic development and pedagogical strategies required to effectively educate deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Alice H. Streng, a recognized authority in the field of deaf education, synthesizes developmental psychology with practical classroom management techniques. The work provides a structured framework for educators to bridge the gap between theoretical language acquisition models and the daily realities of the classroom environment.

The text is regarded as a foundational resource for practitioners and students within the field of special education. Its systematic approach to the challenges of language instruction for the deaf remains a standard reference for understanding the pedagogical requirements of this specific student population.