A Mainstream Tale

Sharon Berman shares her experience as a hard of hearing child transitioning from a familiar school environment to a public school with larger classes. She discusses her journey without an interpreter, being the only deaf child, and the cultural dynamics with her family. Berman highlights her awareness of communication challenges and the skills she developed to navigate different cultural contexts.

What was one of the main challenges Sharon faced when transitioning to a public school?

• Making new friends

• Understanding new subjects

• Learning a new language

• Adjusting to a larger class size

How did Sharon's educational experience differ from her parents'?

• She had an interpreter throughout her education

• She attended a school with many deaf children

• She was homeschooled

• She was the only deaf child in her school

What did Sharon feel like during her education without an interpreter?

• Being in a familiar environment

• Being educated abroad

• Being misunderstood

• Being supported by peers

What was a significant aspect of Sharon's communication with her parents?

• They discussed her school experiences at home

• They had similar educational experiences

• They used sign language exclusively

• They attended the same school

What realization did Sharon come to about communication and culture?

• It is easy to communicate across cultures

• Cultural differences do not affect communication

• Understanding cultural differences is crucial for communication

• Communication is not influenced by cultural background