Deaf Education 1 / 10Why is early access to sign language important for the development of deaf children? It delays learning spoken language It supports cognitive, emotional, and social development It limits later educational choices It is only important for cultural identity 2 / 10What is the main goal of bilingual education for deaf students? To prioritize spoken language while allowing limited sign use To separate Deaf and hearing students into different systems To give full access to both sign language and the national written/spoken language To focus mainly on literacy outcomes rather than language access 3 / 10Why does visual communication play a central role in the education of deaf children? Because visual input replaces the need for language Because learning through vision supports understanding, attention, and interaction Because sound-based teaching is outdated Because technology makes visual teaching easier 4 / 10What best describes bilingual education models used today in Europe? Deaf children learn sign language first and spoken language later Deaf children choose either sign or spoken language as their main language Deaf children learn through both sign language and the national spoken/written language Deaf children receive education only in specialized Deaf schools 5 / 10Which educational approach best supports both learning outcomes and Deaf identity, according to the articles? Strong academic focus with interpreting support when needed Speech-focused education combined with cultural activities Direct instruction through sign language with Deaf role models in the school environment Flexible language use depending on individual teacher preference 6 / 10What distinguishes the role of deaf teachers in Deaf education from that of hearing teachers? Their ability to teach academic subjects without spoken language Their shared lived experience combined with visual and sign-based teaching methods Their responsibility for teaching Deaf culture separately from the curriculum Their position as substitutes for interpreters in mainstream education 7 / 10Why did the dominance of oral-only education in Europe have long-term negative effects on many deaf students? It reduced access to specialized schools It focused too strongly on literacy development It limited access to a natural language during key developmental years It slowed the spread of bilingual education models 8 / 10Deaf children exposed to sign language from birth can develop language skills at a similar pace to hearing children learning spoken language. True False 9 / 10Legal recognition of sign language automatically guarantees high-quality bilingual education in schools. True False 10 / 10The decision made at the Paris Congress of 1880 led to the widespread suppression of sign language in Deaf education for many decades. True False Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
