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Originally Posted by shel90
The definition of bi means two so we offer BOTH..asl and english, deaf and hearing worlds. Maybe it is me, but I don't see one thing wrong with the BiBi approach.
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Teaching english and teaching speech are two different things.
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Originally Posted by shel90
As for using both speech and signing while teaching, it creates a confusing learning environment for the students especially those who don't have any speech skills.
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I think that is part of the point. Why aren't speech skills part of the cirriculum?
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Originally Posted by shel90
That to me is not a healthy educational environment and will frustrate the kids even more. The last thing we want is to frustrate them even more and have them become discouraged from learning. The curriculm is hard enough for all kids even hearing kids. No need to make it even more difficult for deaf kids.
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I'ts going to be harder for deaf kids no matter how you slice it. Teaching two languages puts additional load on these kids. Life is not easy and I wouldn't risk a childs chances to succeed in the real world by taking the easy way out.
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Originally Posted by shel90
I don't see the point of it. If others think speech is so important in the classroom, your choice but for me, education and learning is the most important of all. I want these kids to graduate with so much knowledge, be able to utilize critical thinking skills, develop problem solving skills, and so much more.
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Yes education is important but what's wrong with adding speech. And what good is it to have all of those skills but not be able to articulate them to the hearing population?