Is the Sign-Language Used to Excess in Teaching Deaf-Mutes?.

Gallaudet, Edward M.

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ERIC Number: EJ587746

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Is the Sign-Language Used to Excess in Teaching Deaf-Mutes?

Gallaudet, Edward M.

American Annals of the Deaf, v142 n3 p21-23 Jul 1997

This reprinted article discusses the overemphasis of sign language, which contributes to their isolation, in teaching students with deafness. Teachers are urged to avoid signing in the classroom when spelling on fingers or using written language will convey the same information. (CR)

Descriptors: Deafness, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Finger Spelling, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition, Sign Language, Social Isolation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Reprinted from American Annals of the Deaf; v16 n1 p26-33 1871.