| Deaf epistemology: the deaf way of knowing. | |
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PMID: 20415282 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The standard epistemology requires the use of hard science to gain knowledge and discover the truth. In contrast, Deaf epistemology relies heavily on personal testimonies, personal experiences, and personal accounts to document knowledge. In recent years, a number of deaf schools have adopted deaf-centric policies shaped by Deaf epistemology in an effort to improve academic performance of deaf students. Because of federal laws, all schools are now expected to show accountability in the performance of their students, with data becoming increasingly available for public scrutiny. The preliminary data from three well-known deaf schools are beginning to show that the effectiveness of deaf-centric approaches can be substantiated by the standard epistemology. For this reason, Deaf epistemology and the standard epistemology should not always be viewed as having an oxymoronic relationship. |
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Authors:
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Thomas K Holcomb |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American annals of the deaf Volume: 154 ISSN: 0002-726X ISO Abbreviation: Am Ann Deaf Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-26 Completed Date: 2010-05-06 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414670 Medline TA: Am Ann Deaf Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 471-8; discussion 493-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Deaf Studies, Ohlone College, Fremont, CA, USA. |
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Comprehension Deafness / psychology*, rehabilitation Education, Special / methods* Educational Status Hearing Impaired Persons / education*, psychology, rehabilitation Humans Knowledge* Learning Models, Educational Rehabilitation of Hearing Impaired / education*, psychology Students / psychology* Terminology as Topic |
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