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Origins of Deaf Learning in America - Coggle Diagram
Origins of Deaf Learning in America
Martha's Vineyard
Discovered in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold. Named the island after his daughter; Martha.
One out of 4 people born in certain parts of the island were born deaf
Deaf person had full communication accessibility.
Would be unable to tell who in the community was deaf or hearing.
Alexander Graham Bell
Mother and wife were deaf
Invented the telephone
Against deaf people from becoming teachers
Promoted the oral method
Wrote books on the prohibition of marriage between deaf people
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Gallaudet University is named after him
Has statue of him and son on campus
Attended Yale at age 14
Founder of American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb
Edward Miner Gallaudet
Father was Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Has statue at Gallaudet University
Teacher at American School for the Deaf
Established graduate training program for teachers