Introduction
Creating a Multilingual Classroom Using Sign Language (3 hours/3 units). Sign language has traditionally been used with Deaf children and with children with special needs who use it as a form of augmentative or alternative communication. The are benefits as well to using sign language with children who are learning English as a Second Language.
Target Audience: early childhood educators, primary school teachers, educational assistants
Online registration is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Payment is due at the time of registration. Refunds are not available after you have logged into your course once and/or 30 days after payment has been accepted. There are no refunds available after 30 days. If you have any questions regarding accessing your online class, please email: info@weehands.com.
Course Information.
Instructor Information.
Instructor: Sara Bingham
Email: info@weehands.com
Tel: 905-922-9052
Twitter: @weehands.com
Text, Readings, Materials.
Textbook(s)
Supplementary reading(s)
Materials
Course Descriptions/Objectives.
At this end of this course, students will be able to:
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discuss signs as mnemonic, pictorial representations of words
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lexplain how the use of sign language with English speeds the process of learning English
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ldiscuss the use of sign language in the classroom to create an inclusive environment
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lunderstand a number of basic ASL signs to use in the classroom
Course Calendar/Schedule.
Course Policies.
Attendance, lateness
Class participation
Academic dishonesty
Grading
Available Support Services.
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:
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WeeHands Class Completion Certificate |