History of Deaf Education

Who is credited with the development of sign language?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Helen Keller

• Laurent Clerc

What is the difference between oralism and manualism in deaf education?

• Oralism focuses on visual communication while manualism emphasizes auditory communication.

• Oralism focuses on sign language while manualism emphasizes spoken language.

• Oralism focuses on written language while manualism emphasizes sign language.

• Oralism focuses on spoken language while manualism emphasizes sign language.

Which laws have had a significant impact on deaf education?

• HIPAA and OSHA

• FERPA and ESSA

• Section 504 and Title IX

• IDEA and ADA

How has technology influenced deaf education?

• Technology has enhanced communication and learning for deaf individuals, providing tools such as video conferencing, captioning services, and assistive technologies.

• Technology has replaced the need for sign language in deaf education.

• Technology has made communication more difficult for deaf individuals.

• Technology has had no impact on deaf education.

Who established the first school for the deaf in the United States?

• Alexander Graham Bell and Mabel Hubbard

• Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Gridley Howe

• Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan

• Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc

What is the role of sign language interpreters in deaf education?

• Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between deaf students and hearing individuals.

• Sign language interpreters teach deaf students how to communicate using sign language.

• Sign language interpreters provide academic support to deaf students.

• Sign language interpreters assist in the development of deaf students' language skills.

What are some challenges faced by deaf students in mainstream education?

• Lack of motivation, difficulty in understanding complex concepts, lack of resources

• Limited opportunities for extracurricular activities, lack of specialized teachers, difficulty in making friends

• Inadequate support from teachers, lack of accommodations, difficulty in participating in group discussions

• Communication barriers, lack of access to information, limited support services, and social isolation.

How has the use of cochlear implants affected deaf education?

• Cochlear implants have provided access to sound and improved spoken language skills for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.

• Cochlear implants have only improved hearing but not language skills for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.

• Cochlear implants have made it more difficult for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss to learn spoken language.

• Cochlear implants have had no impact on deaf education.

How does the use of assistive technology benefit deaf students in education?

• Assistive technology does not benefit deaf students in any way.

• Assistive technology helps deaf students to hear.

• Assistive technology provides tools that enhance communication and learning for deaf students.

• Assistive technology replaces the need for sign language.

What is the role of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in deaf education?

• IDEA provides financial aid to deaf students for their education.

• IDEA ensures that deaf students are taught in separate classrooms.

• IDEA mandates that deaf students are provided with free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

• IDEA has no role in deaf education.