Sign Language Tools for the Classroom

This course provides an introduction and overview of Deaf culture, characteristics of American Sign Language, and approximately 150 basic signs that are commonly used between children and caregivers. (5 hours) Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.

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Course Agenda

1. Course Description
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Technical Requirements
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Getting in Touch
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Course Facilitators
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Deaf Culture and Community
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Myth vs. Fact #1
  FREE PREVIEW
4. Myth vs. Fact #2
  FREE PREVIEW
5. Myth vs. Fact #3
  FREE PREVIEW
6. Myth vs. Fact #4
  FREE PREVIEW
7. Myth vs. Fact #5
  FREE PREVIEW
8. Cultural Influences on Language
  FREE PREVIEW
9. Cultural Norms
10. Protecting Deaf Culture
11. Deaf Culture Quiz
1. Assignment 1
1. Basic Signs
2. Hand Shapes
3. Hand Shapes
4. Facial Expressions and Body Language
5. Facial Expressions
6. Discussion Topic
7. Facial Expressions and Body Language Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
1. Signed Alphabet
2. Alphabet Check-In
3. Numbers
4. Numbers Check-In
5. Color Signs
6. Colors Check-In
1. Days of the Week
2. Days of the Week Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
3. Family Signs
4. Family Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
5. Food Signs
6. Food Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
7. Animal Signs
8. Animal Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
9. Feeling Signs
10. Feelings Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
11. School Signs
12. School Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
13. Discussion Topic
1. Assignment 2
1. Where to Begin When Teaching Signs
2. Discussion Topic
3. Signs by Age
4. Basic Signs for Babies and Toddlers
5. Recommended Signs for Babies and Toddlers
6. Infant and Toddler Communication
7. Benefits of Signing with Young Children
8. Discussion Topic
9. Older Children Signs
10. Classroom Management
11. Management of the Classroom with ASL (No Sound)
12. Discussion Topic
13. Make it Fun!
14. ASL Games (No Sound)
15. In the Classroom
1. Assignment 3
1. Handout
2. Reflect (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$47.50
5 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Mixed-Age

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Sign Language Tools for the Classroom

Course Agenda

Getting Started

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Course Requirements

Deaf Culture

Assignment 1

Basic Signs

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Secondary Signs

Assignment 2

ASL in the Classroom

Assignment 3

Wrapping it Up

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