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[quote=shel90;899032]We don't split them up in groups..the kids have speech classes for spoken language instruction but all of them are together for the important subjects like math, LA, social studies, and science and ASL is the language used.
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If we r going to have our students be taught with the same curriulm as the public school kids are taught with, then we have to stick with one language while teaching otherwise, we wouldn't get anything taught. Then the students will fall further behind...I won't put their education at risk for the sake of being able to communicate with hearing people. Education comes first.
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There is an education that one size does fit. Bi-Bi method! There is a common language denomination among the deaf - they all can sign. Some of the deaf kids can lipread. Some of the deaf kids can speak. All of them can sign so let's scrap the AGBell philosphy and get on with Bi-Bi method. AGBell has 100 years to prove themselves that oral method works and it flunk miserably. Oral method is not the one size fit for all. TC method is so-so so I am all for Bi-Bi method.
By the way, Shel90, what does the other kids do while some of the kids have speech therapy??
I am on the same wavelength as Shel90 and Jillio - Education comes first! The kids need a strong L1 to get a good english skill. I personally had speech therapy in both oral setting and ASL setting. I understand more in the ASL setting than the oral setting.
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