ASL--American Sign Language & the Deaf Community Part 2/3--8 Weeks For 7-12
In this 8 week class, once a week, for 50 minutes learners will continue to learn the beautiful language of ASL, vocabulary, Deaf culture, Deaf history and about the Deaf community. To be taken after a full 8 weeks of my classes.
Ms. Barrie Silberberg
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(81)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Review. Use online sources to assist you with the signs. Watch class videos.Class Experience
THIS CLASS is AFTER your learner has taken the 8 week beginning class..OR.....part 1 AND 2, 4 weeks and 4 weeks =totaling 8 weeks---of the beginning class. PLEASE reach out to request a day/time that works for you. You will continue to learn American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and sentence structure, including proper ASL. We will play games and do fun activities, while learning! You will also learn details about Deaf culture, Deaf history and the Deaf community from videos, books and from the teacher. Some pages will be screenshot to show materials connected to the lessons. Each 55 minute class will involve vocabulary, and knowledge about ASL and the Deaf community, including Deaf history and about Deaf culture. There will be plenty of review each week. We will watch some short videos and discuss them in class, related to the information being taught. Learners will go into breakout rooms to practice their ASL vocabulary and sentences with one another, as the teacher pops into each "room" to assist, as needed, if enough learners are in the class. This is a very interactive class between teacher and all learners. It is important to have your camera on and your face and upper body visible, so the teacher and fellow learners can see everyone signing. ASL is a visual language! Zoom chat will also be utilized for communication. Learners much have taken an at least 8 week ASL class prior to enrolling in this class. Weeks' lessons will be adjusted as needed for each class to work with the pace of the students. Week 1 and 2 Introductions, Deaf families, families with a D/deaf child, More on Deafness, education for d/Deaf children, review, words vs. signs, "little" words, more on NMMs, facial expressions and the importance of them, more conversational signs, famous d/Deaf people in history, Deaf clubs, review Week 3 and 4 Directionality, WH words/face, iconic signs, activities, labels and Identity, school signs, more on deafness, the ear, culture, Deaf World, Deaf community, more conversations, days of the week, alerts, calendar signs, Deaf artists, De 'Via, Mention of Through Deaf Eyes, review Week 5 and 6 States, provinces, where are you from?, more De'Via/Deaf art Week 7 and 8 other signed languages, alarms/devices to help with those with hearing loss, news in the Deaf World, countries, cities, name signs, review
Learning Goals
Learners will learn more vocabulary signs and will be able to sign basic sentences and communicate in ASL. Learners will have a rich understanding of the Deaf community, history, culture, well known Deaf people, Deaf people who changed, or are changing the world, important events in history connected to the Deaf community and people with disabilities, and so much more!
Other Details
Supply List
No print out for this session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
4.8
81reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Northridge
I have been teaching the beautiful language of American Sign Language (ASL) for over 20 years at many venues. I have taught at a public high school and a private middle school and high school. I also have taught at a teen center, recreation and park centers-ages 6 months (baby and me)--to adults, afterschool/in-school programs at public and private schools for ages preschool to 6th grade. I also have taught adults through an adult education program. I have taught many homeschoolers, as well, privately and in groups. I have taught using Zoom and I am very familiar with its functions.
I worked for GLAD (Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness) as a job counselor, advocate and ASL interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
I graduated with my BA from California State University, Northridge, which was a huge Deaf Studies and ASL program. I have 50 post graduate units in special education and world languages. I also got my Teaching Credential in Multiple Subjects from CSUN.
I started an ASL program at a private high school from the ground up and created the entire curriculum for ASL 1,2,3, getting all three approved by the University of California, A-G high school graduation requirements. ASL is not English, and I will teach your children the proper way to sign in ASL, as well as teach about the rich and amazing Deaf culture, Deaf community and Deaf history.
I will move at the pace of the students in my classes. I love teaching through games and activities to engage and enlighten my students. I am also a published author and have been on TV and radio for my book: The Autism and ADHD Diet A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
