Translanguaging Framework for Deaf Education

In this conceptual article, the authors introduce Translanguaging Framework for Deaf Education (TFDE), drawing upon two perspectives on language and learning: crip linguistics critical translanguaging space. The TFDE is a retheorization of Language Zone, pedagogical framework supporting learning in deaf education, designed to support educators approach use users from an asset-oriented perspective. line with stance, validates linguistic resources students bring classroom encourages students’ full their communicative repertoires meaning making, while also working expand increase flexibility. Examples practices students, such as coming shared understanding, building metalinguistic knowledge, honing communication external audiences, are explained illustrated through scenarios students. Readers provided tools critically analyzing social context ensure accessible equitable environments protect spaces minoritized languages ASL.