Question

The methods debate that started between L’Épée and Heinicke was an important part of Deaf history. This focused on whether oralism or manualism was the better method for teaching Deaf people how to communicate. Sort the following responses by which side may have used the argument at this debate.(3 points)
Oralism Manualism
Sign language allows Deaf children to access language fully and naturally from an early age, which supports cognitive and social development.


Using speech allows Deaf people to more easily interact with those who do not know sign language.


Sign language affirms Deaf identity and culture, rather than trying to force Deaf people to fit into hearing norms.


Deaf individuals should learn to speak and lip-read in order to integrate better into hearing society.


Speech training helps Deaf people succeed in hearing schools and workplaces.


Sign language is a natural language that should be the foundation of Deaf education and communication.

Answer 1

Oralism
- Using speech allows Deaf people to more easily interact with those who do not know sign language.
- Deaf individuals should learn to speak and lip-read in order to integrate better into hearing society.
- Speech training helps Deaf people succeed in hearing schools and workplaces.

Manualism
- Sign language allows Deaf children to access language fully and naturally from an early age, which supports cognitive and social development.
- Sign language affirms Deaf identity and culture, rather than trying to force Deaf people to fit into hearing norms.
- Sign language is a natural language that should be the foundation of Deaf education and communication.