Deaf Education History and Methods

Edward changed the name of Colombia institution for the Deaf and Mute to:

• Gallaudet University

• National Institute for the Deaf

• Institute for the Deaf and Blind

• Colombian School for the Deaf

What is the name of Thomas Gallaudet's youngest child?

• Edward Miner Gallaudet

• Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Jr.

• Sophia Fowler Gallaudet

• Alice Cogswell Gallaudet

Where was the Second school for the Deaf in Europe that Thomas Visited?

• Paris, France

• London, England

• Berlin, Germany

• Madrid, Spain

What date was the first school for the Deaf in America Established?

• April 15th, 1817

• March 10th, 1815

• May 20th, 1820

• July 4th, 1818

How long did Clerc intend to stay in America?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

How did they teach at the first school for the Deaf Thomas Visited?

• Vibrations

• Sign Language

• Writing

What is the name of the first school Gallaudet visited in England?

• Braidwood Academy for the Deaf and Dumb

• Clerc Institute

• Bell School for the Deaf

• St. Joseph's School for the Deaf

Why was there a debate about funding for researching an education method for the deaf?

• Because of budget constraints

• They did not believe that Deaf People could be Educated

• Because of a lack of qualified researchers

• Due to political reasons

What was the purpose for Dr. Cogswell for getting his Wealthy friends together?

• To raise money to send Thomas to England

• To organize a social event

• To discuss medical advancements

• To plan a community project

What is the best way to teach deaf children?

• Sign language

• Oralism

• Cued speech

• Total communication