American Sign Language (ASL)
This is a great opportunity to learn American Sign Language. Students can join and drop out anytime weeks are offered because each week is a new topic and theme.
Michelle L. Masters in Education New to Outschool?
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is a great opportunity to learn American Sign Language. Students will have fun in this interactive class learning a world language with confidence. Participants will learn about Deaf culture or history on some signs we use. We will learn categories and concepts for ASL. Students have the flexibility of joining or dropping anytime class is offered. I will send an American Sign Language alphabet sheet and number sheet. Most signs use either the same form or shape as a base from the alphabet or number sheet provided. This is useful to know ahead of time, but not mandatory. I will always model and demonstrate correct hand-shape and form when learning new signs. Thirty minutes will be dedicated to learning new topics and practicing these signs in conversation. I will always be available after the 30 minutes to be reserved for students that wish to stay longer to practice or when time permits, I will sign stories related to the topic we learned during this session. Students will enjoy seeing how signs come to life. Storytelling is a big part of Deaf culture. Week 1 9/1/22 Topic: Greetings & Feelings We will learn about Deaf culture and etiquette. We will learn signs for greetings, feelings, and action words. We will practice using these signs in conversation Week 2 9/8/22 Topic: Family Signs We will learn signs for family, occupations, and transportation. We will practice using these signs in conversation. Week 3 9/15/22vTopic: Environmental Signs We will learn signs for places, home, school, and signs related to these topics. We will practice using these signs in conversation. Week 4 9/22/22Topic: Food Signs We will learn signs for food, time, and activities related to these topics. We will practice using these signs in conversation. Week 5 9/29/22 Topic: Animal Signs Animals, colors, and activities related to topics. We will practice using these signs in conversation.
Learning Goals
Each week students will learn new signs for each topic and practice using these signs in conversation. Students will learn about Deaf culture. Students will feel confident as they gain experience communicating in this beautiful language. Students can join or drop in any week that he/she chooses to learn a topic using these signs.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If there is a better time to offer this course please let me know.
Supply List
A handout will be emailed when you sign up for a class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will receive an email with American Sign Language Alphabet and number sheet when signing up for a class.
Students will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Notre Dame College
Thank you for enrolling in my class. I look forward to sharing my expertise in American Sign Language (ASL). For thirteen years, I was in Deaf Education PreK-12th grade and was an Interpreter for the Deaf. I have taught hearing students sign language, so that they were able to communicate with their fellow Deaf and Hard of Hearing peers. I taught my own children ASL and they thought it was very cool. My daughter, who is Dyslexic, felt it was an easier language to learn versus a spoken foreign language.
I fell in love with ASL and discovered it was a beautiful language that people find fascinating. If learning a new language has been difficult, I guarantee American Sign Language is the one for you to learn. In this class, we will learn together, be able to communicate in ASL, and most importantly have fun!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
