History of Deaf Education Quiz

Who was considered the first teacher of the deaf?

• Juan Martin Bonet

• Thomas Braidwood

• Pedro Ponce De Leon

• John Bulwer

What did Juan Martin Bonet create?

• One-handed alphabet

• Sign language dictionary

• Speech therapy techniques

• Two-handed alphabet

Which method did Samuel Heinicke advocate for?

• Oral method

• Manual method

• Silent education

• Combined method

What was the main outcome of the Milan Conference in 1880?

• Introduction of combined methods

• Ban on sign language in favor of oralism

• Promotion of sign language

• Establishment of new deaf schools

Who founded the American School for the Deaf?

• Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

• Harlan Lane

• John Wallis

• Laurent Clerc

What was the belief about deafness in the Church before the 17th century?

• A sign of intelligence

• A result of God's punishment

• A medical condition

• A temporary ailment

Which country saw the first formal schools for the deaf in the 18th century?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• United States

What was the Braidwood family's approach to deaf education known as?

• Oralism

• Manualism

• Silent education

• Combined method

What was a significant influence on the style of education for deaf children in the 19th century?

• The Paris School

• The Royal Commission

• The Milan Conference

• The American School for the Deaf

What did the 1893 Act in Britain mandate for deaf children?

• Special schools for the deaf

• Mandatory sign language education

• Free education for all

• Education between ages seven and sixteen