India, Aug. 31 -- The significance of hearing often goes unrecognised and under-appreciated until it's no longer available. And for those who have been born like that and lived their lives in silence, education might prove to be a challenge. While many theories have emerged over the years as to what approach could be the most effective, experts say that the teaching methods should adhere to the individual student's capabilities, needs and personality.

Navit Hagar Malachi, an Israeli teacher of sign language, who, being deaf herself, belongs to the special education team, believes so too. She had recently travelled to the city and conducted different activities for young deaf children at Promilabai Chavan School for the Deaf, Karkardooma ...