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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 10 HOURS * LEVEL 2

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Basic Sign Language in the Classroom

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Attention:  This is a 10 hour course.

It is expected that it will take you close to 10 hours to complete this training.  You may work on the course in increments of time that fit your schedule.  When you leave the course, make a note of what page that you are on. When you return use the MENU to return to where you left off.  If you need help, click on the student support chat on the bottom left corner.
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** This course is approximately 10 hours **
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1. Introduction
2. Menu and Learning Outcomes
3. Introduction to Deaf Culture
4. Introduction Video Discussion (1/18)
5. Deaf Society and Culture
6. Cultural Norms
7. Discussion and Video Deaf Culture (2/18)
8. Dominant Hands and Handshapes
9. Agent Marker
10. Occupations without the Agent Marker
11. Basic Signs
12. Video: Colors and Days of the Week
13. Videos: People and Places
14. Videos: Animals and Food
15. Videos: Feelings and School
16. Videos: Basic Signs
17. Video: Basic Signs Part 3
18. Discussion Helpful Signs in the Classroom (3/18)
19. Where to Begin?
20. Grammar Rules
21. Discussion ASL vs. English Grammar (4/18)
22. Changing Signs
23. Facial Expressions
24. Discussion and Video Facial Expressions (5/18)
25. Discussion Follow-up
26. Facial Expressions and Body Language Review (6/18)
27. Signed Alphabet
28. Fingerspelling
29. Fingerspelling Practice
30. Fingerspelling Quiz (7/18)
31. Applying this in the Classroom
32. Numbers
33. Common Phrases
34. ASL vs. Signed English
35. ASL Storytelling
36. Discussion ASL Storytelling Video (8/18)
37. Incorporating Sign Language
38. Signing Field Trip
39. Practice Signing
40. Signing Songs
41. Sign Language Games
42. Discussion Sign Language in the Classroom (9/18)
43. Review
Quiz Page 1 (10/18)
Quiz Page 2 (11/18)
Quiz Page 3 (12/18)
Quiz Page 4 (13/18)
Quiz Page 5 (14/18)
Quiz Page 6 (15/18)
Quiz Page 7 (16/18)
Quiz Page 8 (17/18)
Quiz Page 9 (18/18)
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Learning Outcomes

Course Overview

American Sign Language is a common language used in the United States and Canada by members of the Deaf community. 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. This course includes many videos and reflections, as well as helpful resources and reading material that will assist caregivers in including sign language elements in their programs.


**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Program Planning and Development (10 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development  (10 hours)
  • State the difference between Deaf and hard of hearing definitions
  • Identify common myths about Deaf culture
  • Describe the culture of the Deaf community
  • Identify and recall some commonly used signs
  • Explain the difference between signed English and American Sign Language
  • Identify correctly structured phrases in American Sign Language
  • Identify and select appropriate handshapes for some basic signs
  • List three ways to use American Sign Language in a classroom or child care program
  • State some helpful signs for classrooms and child care programs
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course ​

Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed
Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer.Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. 
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Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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