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Deaf and hearing partnerships: ethical and communication considerations
Beth S Benedict1, Marilyn Sass-Lehrer
1Department of Communication Studies, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, USA.
American Annals of the Deaf
|November 21, 2007
Summary
Hearing individuals dominate deaf education policy and research. This study explores strategies for empowering deaf individuals and fostering equitable partnerships in deaf education to address power imbalances.
Area of Science:
- Deaf Education
- Educational Policy
- Sociology of Education
Background:
- The field of deaf education is predominantly influenced by hearing perspectives, impacting policy, research, and curriculum development.
- Individuals who are deaf often experience less influence in shaping educational agendas compared to their hearing counterparts.
- An imbalance of power exists, with hearing individuals holding significant control over decision-making processes in deaf education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the power dynamics within deaf education.
- To explore strategies for shifting the imbalance of power towards deaf individuals.
- To foster collaborative partnerships between deaf and hearing stakeholders in education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of personal experiences and professional collaborations.
- Discourse analysis of power structures in deaf education.
- Case study approach examining partnerships between deaf and hearing individuals.
Main Results:
- Hearing perspectives largely control national and international deaf education.
- Deaf individuals possess less influence in educational decision-making.
- Collaborative strategies are essential for creating equitable partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the power imbalance in deaf education requires active engagement and empowerment of deaf individuals.
- Nurturing authentic partnerships between deaf and hearing communities is crucial for advancing deaf education.
- Shared decision-making and collaborative efforts can lead to more inclusive and effective educational practices.
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