History of Deaf Education and Sign Language

The history of deaf education spans from ancient times to the late 20th century, marked by significant changes in perception and methodology. Initially, figures like Plato and Aristotle viewed deafness negatively. The 1500s saw the first positive strides with Geronimo Cardano's efforts. The 1700s marked global spread, highlighted by Abbe Charles de l'Epee's school. The 1800s, known as the golden age, saw the establishment of Gallaudet University. The late 1800s and early 1900s experienced a shift towards oralism, which later declined in favor of sign language, thanks to advocates like William Stokoe. The 1988 Deaf President Now movement emphasized the capabilities of deaf individuals.

What was Plato's view on deaf education?

• Deaf people should be educated like everyone else

• Deaf people were capable of reason

• Deafness was a form of unintelligence

• Deaf people should only learn sign language

Who made the first attempt at teaching the use of code as symbols to the deaf?

• Thomas Hopkins Galluadet

• Geronimo Cardano

• Juan Pablo Bonet

• Pedro Ponce de Leon

Who is known as the 'father of sign language and deaf education'?

• Laurent Clerc

• Harry Bornstein

• William Stokoe

• Abbe’s Charles de l'epee

In which year was the first American School for the Deaf built?

• 1817

• 1853

• 1880

• 1864

What was the name of the first Deaf college built in Washington DC?

• Signed Exact English University

• American School for the Deaf

• Gallaudet University

• Laurent Clerc University

What was the height of pure oralism known for?

• The peak of oral education for the deaf

• The development of manually coded systems

• The resurgence of sign language

• The establishment of the first Deaf college

Who coined the name American Sign Language?

• William Stokoe

• Thomas Hopkins Galluadet

• Harry Bornstein

• Gerilee Gustaso

What did the congress report label in 1964?

• Deaf President Now movement as a failure

• Sign Language as a failure

• Oral Deaf Education as a failure

• Manually coded systems as a failure

Who created Signed Exact English in 1972?

• Harry Bornstein

• Gerilee Gustaso

• William Stokoe

• Laurent Clerc

What was the outcome of the 'Deaf President Now' movement?

• The students' demands were ignored

• A hearing president remained in position

• The university was closed

• A deaf president was appointed