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Your Journey
1. To begin the process of solving the case of the mysterious ear problem, it is important to Go back to steps 1 & 2 in the Process Section. This is where the real journey begins. It is important to keep the journal
from step 2 with you at all times during your journey--you will need to refer
back to it.
2. It is time to get into the tiny submarine and journey through the auditory system in search of the problem ... do not forget to take your journal!
3. Your submarine journey starts at the outer ear.
This is your first stop to investigate possible links to your client’s hearing loss. It is a good idea to review the information you have learned so far about this
part of the ear (Parts of the outer ear).
4. From
the outer ear, you will travel through the external canal and come upon the tympanic membrane
(you will probably encounter a sluggish ride through all that earwax). This is the middle ear,
your second stop in your journey (click Parts of the middle ear). Once in the middle ear, it would be a good idea to recheck what you know about the disorders you are looking for (click Hearing loss associated with the middle ear).
5. As you go further into the ear with your submarine, you will
dodge and maneuver through the tiny ossicles. If you get stuck in the Eustachian tube, you’ve gone too far and must
turn around.
If you do not see the Eustachian tube,
then you’ve probably arrived at the inner ear, the final stop in your journey. To review associated disorders, click Hearing loss associated with the inner ear.
6. It is now time to return from your
journey and carefully examine the evidence you have collected.
7. If you followed the steps correctly and paid attention during your trip through the auditory
system, you should be able to give your client a clear diagnosis of his problem as well as any treatment options available. If,
however, you have not figured out the cause of your client’s hearing loss, you should recheck your research and cross check
it with what you learned while traveling though the auditory system. If necessary, research some of the other relevant sites in the Resource Section.
8. If you have succeeded in your WebQuest Journey, it is now time to prepare your PowerPoint presentation
and complete your crossword puzzles (go to the Evaluation Section).
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