Definition
oralisms
noun
- Plural of oralism; educational philosophies or practices that emphasize spoken language and speech development, especially in deaf education.
Usage: Often used in discussions of deaf education and communication methods.; Can refer to the advocacy for oral communication over sign language in deaf communities.
Examples
- Different oralisms have been debated in deaf education for over a century.
- The school's curriculum incorporated various oralisms to develop students' speaking skills.
- Advocates of oralisms believed that speech training was essential for deaf children's integration into hearing society.
- Modern deaf education often balances oralisms with sign language instruction.
- The history of oralisms in special education reflects changing attitudes toward disability and communication.