Using Sign Language with Children

This course provides an introduction and overview of Deaf culture, characteristics of American Sign Language, and 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
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2. Technical Requirements
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1. Getting in Touch
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2. Course Facilitators
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1. Pre-Assessment
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2. Discussion Topic
3. Deaf Culture and Community
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4. Myth vs. Fact #1
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5. Myth vs. Fact #2
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6. Myth vs. Fact #3
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7. Myth vs. Fact #4
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8. Myth vs. Fact #5
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9. Cultural Influences on Language
10. Cultural Norms
11. Protecting Deaf Culture
12. Deaf Culture Quiz
1. Assignment 1
1. Basic Signs
2. Hand Shapes
3. Hand Shapes
4. Discussion Topic
5. Facial Expressions and Body Language
6. Why is this Important?
7. Facial Expressions
8. Facial Expressions and Body Language Check-In
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
3. Family Signs
4. Family Check-In
5. Food Signs
6. Food Signs Check-In
7. Animal Signs
8. Animal Check-In
9. Feeling Signs
10. Feelings Check-In
11. School Signs
12. School Signs Check-In
13. Discussion Topic
1. Assignment 2
1. Where to Begin When Teaching Signs
2. Signs by Age
3. Basic Signs for Babies and Toddlers
4. Recommended Signs for Babies and Toddlers
5. Infant and Toddler Communication
6. Benefits of Signing with Young Children
7. Discussion Topic
8. Older Children Signs
9. Classroom Management
10. Management of the Classroom with ASL
11. Make it Fun!
12. ASL Games
13. Discussion Topic
14. In the Classroom
1. Assignment 3
1. Handout: Resources
2. Reflection
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

Using Sign Language with Children

Course Agenda

Getting Started

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Course Requirements

Deaf Culture

Assignment 1

Basic Signs

More Basic Signs

Secondary Signs

Assignment 2

ASL in the Classroom

Assignment 3

Wrapping it Up

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