41 Aula Teórica Congresso de Milão

Summary

In 1880, a congress in Milan, Italy, decided on the teaching methods for deaf students. The majority, being hearing individuals, voted in favor of the oralist method, which prohibited sign language in favor of lip-reading and speech. This decision led to a century of suppression for the deaf community, where teachers even punished students for using sign language. The video outlines the key aspects of this historical event, including the year and location of the congress, the method approved, and the impact on deaf education.

Takeaways

• 😀 In 1880, a congress was held in Milan to decide on the teaching method for deaf individuals.
• 😀 There were two main teaching methods considered: the oralist method and the gestural method.
• 😀 The majority of attendees at the congress were hearing individuals who voted in favor of the oralist method.
• 😀 The oralist method prohibited the use of sign language in classrooms, enforcing oral communication only.
• 😀 Teachers were forbidden from teaching in sign language, and students who used it were punished.
• 😀 In some cases, students were even tied up to prevent them from using their hands for sign language.
• 😀 This period of sign language suppression lasted for about 100 years.
• 😀 The congress took place in Milan, Italy, in 1880.
• 😀 The correct answer to the first question regarding the year of the congress is 1880.
• 😀 The correct answer to the second question about the location of the congress is Milan, Italy.
• 😀 The correct method approved at the congress was the oralist method (answer D).

Q & A

In what year did the Milan Congress take place?

The Milan Congress took place in 1880.

Where was the Milan Congress held?

It was held in Milan, Italy.

What was the main purpose of the Milan Congress?

The main purpose was to decide the method of education for deaf students.

Which two teaching methods were debated at the Congress?

The two methods debated were the oralist method and the gestural (sign language) method.

Which method was approved at the Milan Congress?

The oralist method was approved.

What was prohibited in schools as a result of the Congress?

Teaching in sign language was prohibited, and students were punished for using it.

How long did the period of restriction on sign language last?

The period of restriction lasted for approximately 100 years.

Why did the majority vote in favor of the oralist method?

The majority were hearing people who favored oralism over the gestural method.

What consequences did deaf students face if they used sign language?

They were punished, including having their hands tied, for using sign language.

What is the significance of the Milan Congress for the deaf community?

It marked a long period of repression for the deaf community, restricting their natural use of sign language and shaping deaf education worldwide.