Discussing Bilingualism in Deaf Children: Essays in Honor of Robert Hoffmeister

Abstract

Discussing Bilingualism in Deaf Children: Essays in Honor of Robert Hoffmeister, edited by Charlotte Enns, Jonathon Henner, and Lynn McQuarrie, is a collection of essays on critical topics in bilingual deaf education with a focus on current best practices. Each essay draws on the work of Dr. Robert Hoffmeister, a pioneer and leader in the field of deaf education. Early on, Hoffmeister recognized the merit of deaf children having access to American sign language (ASL) for establishing a language foundation needed for higher-level thinking and development. As researcher and professor, Hoffmeister promoted deaf scholarship by creating spaces for deaf views in the field. This book is evidence of his commitment to deaf education through the many contributing authors who studied under his tutelage and are helping to change the face and direction of deaf education today. For educators of the deaf or practitioners interested in learning more about bilingual deaf...