Theoretical Bases of Training and Social Psychological Support of Persons with Hearing Impairments (with the example of a Course of Study in 'Engineering, Technologies and Technical Sciences')

The paper focuses on theoretical issues in developing variations of a model of teaching and individual social psychological support of persons with hearing impairments in the field of Engineering, Technologies and Technical Sciences. The authors emphasize that the variations are based on the generalized outcomes of their long-term research on higher education in students with hearing impairments in the context of inclusive environment. The paper outlines the key elements of the model’s components and analyses the experience in organising educational process for the benefit of individuals with hearing impairments in universities (with the example of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University). It also defines the approaches to choosing the optimal model. The work was carried out within the State Contract No. 05.R03.11.0001 of August 17, 2016.