This curriculum adaptation provides a methodology that enables the classroom teacher to recognize the needs of the otitis media-affected child in the classroom. It discusses areas of concern related to otitis media; suggests activities that can enhance these children's language skills; and shows ways to enhance the learning environment by considering the acoustics, using small classroom settings, or using sound field amplification in large classroom settings. The curriculum presents objectives in four areas: audition, cognition, language skills, and socialization. For each objective area, possible problems and techniques for curriculum adaptation are provided, and materials and references are listed. Sample problems in the area of audition include difficulty attending in the presence of background noise, difficulty blending sounds into words, and saying "huh" or "what" frequently. Sample problems in the area of cognition include difficulty with name recall and need for extra processing time. Problems in language skills include being very literal and using a rehearsed phrase to mean many things. Socialization problems include, among others, being distractible, withdrawing from classroom activity, and being unaware of the needs of others. Appendices contain a behavioral checklist, an ear health history information sheet, and a list of equipment sources. A bibliography of approximately 250 references is included. (JDD)