Deaf Schools Without Sign Language — Possible, but Should We? (ft. Dr. J. Andrews) | #InTaiwanWeSpeak episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 15 MIN

Deaf Schools Without Sign Language — Possible, but Should We? (ft. Dr. J. Andrews) | #InTaiwanWeSpeak

from In Taiwan We Speak · host Oleksandr Shyn

Is sign language an afterthought, or the foundation of Deaf education? Dr. Jean Andrews walks us through different perspectives on Deaf education, making a strong case for the roles American Sign Language (ASL) and Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) should play in Deaf schools.We explore the bilingual-bimodal model, ASL versus Signed English, and examine what Taiwan is getting right — and wrong — since recognising TSL as a national language in 2019.Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube 📸 Social channelsCome back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Share your feedback and help mainstream the conversation!

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