American Sign Language ASL for Age 10-12 Beginners
Embark on the "ASL Self-Pace Class for Beginners" and learn your ABCs, Numbers, Hand Shapes, and Food. Explore Deaf history and culture and grasp ASL's transformative power! Join now!
Groovy Learning - Teaching with a Passion
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will have videos and other fun activities after watching each video.Assessment
Formal and Informal Assessment - Parents and Learners will receive a biweekly update on the learner's progress. Assessments are done by submitting learner videos to the teacher. Feedback is given to both the learner and parentsProgress Report
Grades are offered, and they are pass or fail. Grades are valued by the learner's Expressive Skill—using the language of signs and fingerspelling to express oneself. The other skill is the Learner's Receptive Skill—understanding sign language and fingerspelling expressed by another. The last assessment is understanding Deaf Culture and Deaf History.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Hello and Welcome. We are Groovy Learning, and this is Part 1 of 3 in the Beginner American Sign Language class. It is designed to help you understand the words and simple sentences. This class is not just about learning, but also about having fun and getting your child comfortable using their hands to communicate in American Sign Language. You don't need any prior knowledge of American Sign Language. We will learn words and simple sentences, between 20 and 50 signs each week. Each week, learners will interact by the following: Learners can ask any questions from videos, and to do videos themselves, we ask that your learner's face be included. I will receive the video privately or on the classroom page, and I will provide feedback either privately or on the classroom page. I will post a sign on the classroom page each week to see if the learner knows the sign by commenting on the classroom page. Lessons are designed to be flexible and adaptable to your child's learning style. Questions about Lessons can be sent privately or on the classroom page, giving you the freedom to choose the best way for your child to learn. Welcome to the exciting world of American Sign Language (ASL)! In this 8-week beginner course, specially designed for children aged 8 to 13, we'll embark on an immersive journey to learn the fundamentals of ASL communication. Get ready to dive into a vibrant language, exploring essential signs, cultural aspects, and the beauty of expressing yourself through singing. Join us on this thrilling ASL adventure, where communication knows no bounds! Our experienced instructors are dedicated to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment, ensuring that each lesson is interactive and tailored to the needs of young signers. You can rest assured that your child will be in a supportive and encouraging environment. Secure your spot now, and let's embark on an unforgettable journey in ASL Adventures: Beginner Part 1 of 2!
Learning Goals
Understanding ASL and understanding and growing your expressive and receptive skills.
Syllabus
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Let's get started and understand ASL
Lesson 1:
ASL Essentials: ABCs, Numbers, Handshapes, and Common Sign
Objectives:
* Learning to be able to ABC's
* Able to sign numbers 1-10 will learn to 100
* Understand what the 40 different handshapes are in American Sign Language
* Common Phrase and sign in ASL
* Do's and Don't with Deaf Culture
Learners will be able to do a simple introduction and understanding. 2 assignments
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Things to Know about American Sign Language
Objective:
* Understanding Important Terms
* Eye Contact
* What is Sign Space
* Which Hand Do you Use
* What is the importance of Facial Expression
* Why is Precision Important when Sign
* ASL is not English
* Proper Fingerspelling
* Learning The Five Parameters of Sign 1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Unit 2: Getting into the basics
Lesson 3:
Welcome to your Journey into Learning ASL
Objectives:
* Vocabulary and Key Phrases
*Learning Simple Phrases
*Understanding of Interacting with Deaf People
*Learning to have a simple conversation with Deaf and Hearing People
*Things Deaf People want you to know 1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Welcome to your Journey into Learning ASL. continue
Objectives:
*Learning and understanding what the question marker is
*How to sign Using Facial Expressions
* Learning Hello and Good - Byes in Conversation
*Learning about Thomas Gallaudet 9 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Instructors foster unique learning needs such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other challenges in the online classroom by implementing targeted strategies:
1. **Structured Routines and Clear Instructions**: Providing consistent schedules and clear,
Parental Guidance
No live meetings, self-pace to watch videos and answer or video answer each week!
Learner will be asked to video themselves sign Vocabulary or Sentence at the end of each lesson. The reason why we do this our goal is to help your learner with their Expressive Skills which is using the language of signs and fingerspelling to express oneself and the next is the Receptive Skill which is to understand sign language and fingerspelling expressed by another. The worksheets that are included are not requirement by a recommendation.
We are excited to by working with your learner in this class.
Language of Instruction
American Sign Language
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
With a full teaching and program development background, I bring extensive expertise in ASL. I draw upon a valuable resource: my network of deaf friends, enriching the learning experience. I'm a parent of a hard-of-hearing child who is now an adult.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Georgia Teaching Certificate
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Colorado State University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Pinellas Technical Education Center
Here at Groovy Learning, we focus on learning while making it impactful to the outside world. We are a woman-owned and family-owned organization that wants to impact learners the most. Ms. Annmarie spearheaded a dynamic parent/child ASL program for seven years, using sign language to bridge familial communication. Concurrently, I've spent four years immersing preschool children in the ASL world, underscoring this visual dialect's versatility. Previously, Ms. Annmarie has taught at Outschool since 2020. From Ms. Annmarie, "My affinity for ASL spans two decades. I boast an Associate's Degree in ASL Interpretation and a Child Development Associate certification in Early Childhood Education. I spent 11 years in Florida at the renowned Deaf Literacy Center, crafting tailored ASL programs for learners from infants to adults." Ms. Nicole is hard of hearing and has personal, first-hand experience with the deaf community. She graduated from Colorado State University in 2022 with two bachelor's degrees in Communication Studies and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts. Ms. Nicole has taught at Outschool since 2020. We have both been using ASL and studying the language for 20+ years. In our classes, we focus on learning and making it enjoyable for every learner who takes our classes. We offer all age groups and all types of classes. Ms. Annmarie focuses on the 3-10 age group, Ms. Nicole focuses on the 12-18 age group, and we jointly take on the 10-12 age group as that is a transitional age group from Ms. Annmarie to Ms. Nicole. Join me as we chart a transformative path in ASL, diving deep into its wonders. Ready to embark on this rewarding quest? Let's dive in!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 10-12
