| 英文摘要 |
As more students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) are placed in mainstream educational settings, itinerant teachers for DHH students play a crucial and demanding role. However, within the framework of inclusive education, the responsibility does not rest solely on itinerant teachers; instead, it requires a collaborative effort from all professionals involved. This paper introduces the current itinerant support models and explores the roles and responsibilities of teachers serving DHH students in inclusive settings. Current literature suggests that itinerant support is typically categorized into two models: the pull-out model and the in-class support/training model. In the pull-out model, itinerant teachers are more likely to provide direct academic instruction and non-academic services. In contrast, the in-class support model emphasizes indirect services such as co-teaching and collaborative consultation between general and special education teachers. The author argues that while in-class support aligns with the trends of inclusive education, pull-out training remains essential for certain skill areas; thus, both approaches should be valued. In addition to the challenges DHH students face in general education classrooms, itinerant teachers encounter various difficulties in service delivery. In this era of team-based collaboration, flexibility has become an indispensable quality. The role of itinerant teachers has shifted from that of a direct instructor to a partner in communication, coordination, resource integration, and collaborative consultation, thereby providing more appropriate support for inclusive education for students with DHH. |