Book Description
"With the increase of American Sign Language being offered as a foreign language in high schools, this book addresses issues to better prepare high schools in their recruitment and education of new ASL students"--
Author : Russell Scott Rosen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781563686429
"With the increase of American Sign Language being offered as a foreign language in high schools, this book addresses issues to better prepare high schools in their recruitment and education of new ASL students"--
Author : James W. Guido
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,82 MB
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1627889272
American Sign Language (ASL) is a vibrant, easy-to-learn language that is used by approximately half a million people each day. Current with the latest additions to ASL and filled with thousands of brand new photographs by Deaf actors, Learn American Sign Language is the most comprehensive guide of its kind. - Learn more than 800 signs, including signs for school, the workplace, around the house, out and about, food and drink, nature, emotions, small talk, and more. - Unlock the storytelling possibilities of ASL with classifiers, easy ways to modify signs that can turn "fishing" into "catching a big fish" and "walking" into "walking with a group." - Find out how to make sentences with signs, use the proper facial expressions with your signs, and other vital tips.
Author : Sherman Wilcox
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 21,61 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781563680595
As more and more secondary schools and colleges accept American Sign Language (ASL) as a legitimate choice for second language study, Learning to See has become even more vital in guiding instructors on the best ways to teach ASL as a second language. And now this groundbreaking book has been updated and revised to reflect the significant gains in recognition that deaf people and their native language, ASL, have achieved in recent years. Learning to See lays solid groundwork for teaching and studying ASL by outlining the structure of this unique visual language. Myths and misconceptions about ASL are laid to rest at the same time that the fascinating, multifaceted elements of Deaf culture are described. Students will be able to study ASL and gain a thorough understanding of the cultural background, which will help them to grasp the language more easily. An explanation of the linguistic basis of ASL follows, leading into the specific, and above all, useful information on teaching techniques. This practical manual systematically presents the steps necessary to design a curriculum for teaching ASL, including the special features necessary for training interpreters. The new Learning to See again takes its place at the forefront of texts on teaching ASL as a second language, and it will prove to be indispensable to educators and administrators in this special discipline.
Author : Tom L. Humphries
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,39 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Education
ISBN :
This video along with the text teaches basic sign language in an uncomplicated format.
Author : David A. Stewart
Publisher : Barrons Educational Services
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 42,29 MB
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1506263828
Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL. The only American Sign Language book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam. Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, fingerspelling, combining signs to construct detailed sentences, Everyday ASL, and much more. More than 1,000 illustrations of signs with instructions on movement--step-by-step with dialogue, tip boxes, and practice exercises and quizzes throughout to reinforce retention and to track your progress. Essential Grammar: Our in-depth explanations will help you to understand core grammar, sentence structure, and facial grammar. Everyday Phrases: Sign phrases like "hello" or "sorry" that are used in daily conversations.
Author : Irene Duke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 10,86 MB
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1605507520
Discover the intricacies of American Sign Language with this comprehensive, essential guide to learning the basics of sign language. The appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a minimum of time and effort, you will learn to sign: the ASL alphabet; questions and common expressions; numbers, money, and time. With info on signing etiquette, communicating with people in the Deaf community, and using ASL to aid child development, this book makes signing fun for the entire family.
Author : Diane P. Chambers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 23,32 MB
Release : 1998-07-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0684835207
Places ASL within the context of Deaf culture.
Author : Edgar H. Shroyer
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 30,21 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Sign language
ISBN : 9780913580769
Provides hearing people with an understanding of and skill in Pidgin Sign English (PSA) and/or Manually Coded English (MCE).
Author : Rochelle Barlow
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641526025
The easy way for kids ages 3 to 6 (and parents) to learn American Sign Language There has never been a better way to start learning American Sign Language. Ideal for parents of nonverbal children or children with communication impairments in the preschool or kindergarten age range, American Sign Language for Kids offers a simple way to introduce both of you to ASL. Build your vocabularies with 101 signs perfect for everyday use, all featuring detailed illustrations, memory tips, and hands-on activities. American Sign Language for Kids helps you focus on the types of words you need most with chapters conveniently divided by category. Get chatty with activities that guide you through conversations. You'll be signing together in no time! American Sign Language for Kids includes: 101 Helpful signs—From family and feelings to meals and playtime, work with your child to master subjects that will help the two of you connect. Fun ways to practice—Discover enjoyable activities at the end of each section that make it exciting and engaging to learn signs and start conversing! Practical guides—Get useful advice for introducing signs to a child with autism, helpful primers on deaf culture, and more. Discover an effective and meaningful way to deepen communication with your child—American Sign Language for Kids shows you the way.
Author : Kirsten Dennis
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,90 MB
Release : 2005-09-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1605543519
Everyone is talking about signing with young children. As a form of early communication for infants and toddlers, or as a transitioning tool for children just beginning to speak, the benefits of signing with hearing children are endless. Sign to Learn is the first complete introduction to sign language curriculum for hearing preschoolers. In this unique resource, you will learn how to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into your classroom to enhance the academic, social, and emotional development of children, and how to respectfully introduce children to Deaf culture. This comprehensive, fully illustrated curriculum contains captivating activities and lesson plans grouped by themes, including feelings, food, seasons, animals, songs, and families. Sign to Learn also contains strategies for using sign language with children with special needs and in multilingual classrooms, and it describes how ASL can assist you in developing a literacy program and in managing your classroom. Information-rich appendices include a thorough ASL illustration index, sample letters to families, and resources for further reading.