mykkäkoululla
Mykkäkoululla, a Finnish term roughly translating to "deaf school," historically referred to educational institutions established for deaf children in Finland. These schools played a crucial role in providing education and fostering a sense of community for a population that often faced social isolation. Early deaf education in Finland began in the 19th century, with the first permanent deaf school opening in Helsinki in 1846.
The pedagogical approaches in mykkäkoululla evolved over time. Initially, oralism, which emphasized teaching speech and lip-reading,
Over the decades, the landscape of deaf education has transformed. The concept of the "mykkäkoulu" as a