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Greenwood-Logsdon, Marsha – 1990
This paper examines the evolution of sign language's role in education, beginning with the debate over sign language versus oral communication, followed by the debate over American Sign Language (ASL) versus other sign systems. The paper points out that this debate process is hindering the educational experience for thousands of deaf children and…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Cultural Context, Deafness
