Deaf reading reaction - Coursework Example

Deaf Reading Reaction The reading reflection gives a response to an article d “Perspectives on the History of Deaf Education” by Harry G. Lang. In the article, the author explores the growth of deaf education. Here, the author takes various perspectives in order to fully examine the subject under study. Lang looks at how deaf education was carried out under different eras namely the early times, renaissance and during the age of reason. It is thus clear that provision of deaf education has encountered various challenges with the key one being generalizations. These generalizations are on issues of “communication, language, and learning” (Lang 13). As such, I get to understand the challenges that those with hearing abilities suffer when it comes to acquiring knowledge and skills in various fields.
Despite the conventional belief that deaf education could have been developed long ago in the United States, I was surprised to learn from the article that this is not the case. The author states that policy makers in the developed countries are still struggling to come to terms with provision of deaf education “….in the New World were still struggling to come to terms with views about deaf children and learning” (Lang 13). This is contrary to the general belief that deaf education could be highly developed in most developed countries due to advancement in technology in these countries. The article, moreover, brings out the weaknesses that exist in the current education curriculum. Here, the author says that the curriculum focus has mainly been “on active learning and articulation across grades” (Lang 16). This hence leaves out the special needs of the deaf.
Furthermore, the article offers vital information by evaluating the critical roles played by parents in the provision of deaf education. The child-parent relationship greatly enhances the learning process. More so, the article examines the achievements made, so far, in the provision of deaf education. Apparently, despite all the challenges encountered, so much has been achieved since the realization of the need to offer special education to the deaf. In conclusion, I would recommend policy makers in the education sector to read the article as it provides useful insights on the growth of deaf education. It is also imperative for researchers to use the article as it lays a firm foundation on future studies on deaf education.
Works Cited
Lang, Harry. Perspectives on the History of Deaf Education. New York: Syracuse University Library, 2010. Print. Read More