Visual perception of hearing-i̇mpaired i̇ndividuals

Human who opening eyes to the world beings learn and to adapt him from interacting with the environment with the help of the senses found in the perceptual process. "Detection, if defined as a sensory informed, through the five senses hearing, taste, sight, smell, sense of touch and feel, with the help of information from the outside world is available." (İnceoğlu, 2000, S.44) No doubt the world is accomplished by sensing the interaction of all the senses. However, visual perception in other senses is the most effective and powerful. Based on the sounds of nature can not receive messages for the hearing impaired, correct the deficiencies in this area of responsibility is in the eye of the most important sensory organs that installed it is difficult to oppose. Because, " to see have coming before to speak. Children learn to recognize its surroundings look before they learn to speak." (Berger,1986) In this thesis, giving information on the evolution of sensory perception, visual perception has been studied for its effects on our learning of the concept. Futher more investigating all aspects of hearing impairment in the historical process of development until today, and the education of the hearing impaired is discussed. Visual Arts, the positive impact of education on hearing and vision to address in terms of the benefits of this training have been investigated for the hearing impaired. Research, located in Istanbul and special education schools for the hearing impaired and hearing impaired by visiting the Visual Arts in the form of interviews with teachers, and observation has been done Key Words: Visual perception, hearing impaired, visual- arts education, communication for the hearing impaired.