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Llamazares De Prado, Jose Enrique; Arias Gago, Ana Rosa – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2023
The article presents a systematical review of the studies on the Spanish and international language policy in signs language. The target is the analysis of the diverse international politics, demonstrating the current state of the education of language of signs and its possible progress in the inclusive education, there being valued the teaching…
Descriptors: Sign Language, Foreign Countries, Public Policy, International Cooperation
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Watanapokakul, Sasa; Sitajalabhorn, Woranon – rEFLections, 2023
At present, English holds a significant importance in numerous countries worldwide, including Thailand where learning English is compulsory for students. For students with hearing impairment, however, due to their physical limitations, English instruction is different from that of other students. Additionally, students with hearing impairment have…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Ngobeni, Winnie Poelane; Maimane, Joseph Ramathibela; Rankhumise, Mmushetji Petrus – South African Journal of Education, 2020
In the study reported on here we investigated the effects of sign language barriers among Deaf learners in special schools for the Deaf and Blind in the Motheo District in the Free State province of South Africa. Semi-structured focus group interviews were held with 7 teachers (2 males and 5 females) and 10 Grade 8 learners (6 males and 4 females)…
Descriptors: Sign Language, Deafness, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
Johnson, Robert C. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1986
Surveys completed by 1,760 teachers of hearing impaired students revealed an overwhelming preference for English over American Sign Language as the language used in classroom communication. Signs appeared to be used most consistently in residential and day schools. (CL)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Deaf Interpreting, English, Hearing Impairments