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American Sign Language Boot Camp Ages 10-14

In this 5 week course, we will explore signing a variety of words in various categories, the history of ASL, and other aspects of deaf culture.

Natalie B

Average rating:

4.8

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(86)

What's included

15 live meetings

10 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. The book, Signing Made Easy will provide students with the information and homework needed.

Class Experience

Welcome to Sign Language! This 5-week course will cover basic signs such as the alphabet, numbers, a brief history of ASL, food, animals, nature, work, and careers, and emotions. Deaf technology and other important topics about being an interpreter will be presented.  
The class will be an involved lecture that allows the students to participate during it. Questions will be asked during the review.  
During each class, we will review material from the previous week.  Then we will go over the new topic and review it before the class is done.
During the week, there will be fingerspelling words that students can practice along with other types of signs to work on memorizing.
No previous experience is needed.  *CAMERAS WILL NEED TO REMAIN ON DUE TO ASL BEING A VISUAL LANGUAGE.  I cannot tell if a student is signing correctly if their camera is turned off.
Here is a detailed list of what we will be studying each week:
Day 1: The Alphabet, and Numbers from 0-10
Day 2: Hand Shapes, Numbers 11-20, the History of ASL
Day 3: Basic Components of ASL, the Ear, and some Tips for Fingerspelling Practice
Day 4: Family and Social Life Signs
Day 5: Work and Careers
Day 6: Food
Day 7: Travel and Holidays
Day 8: Sports and Recreation
Day 9: Seasons, Time, and Weather
Day 10: Emotions
Day 11: Money and Shopping
Day 12: Education
Day 13: Health and Emergencies
Day 14: Animals and Nature
Day 15: Review Day! Learning a Deaf Joke.

Learning Goals

After students complete my class, they will have a deeper understanding about the deaf, their culture, and signs themselves.  They will specifically learn how to make sentences, learn about how ASL began, and will work with me on becoming good interpreters through the signs they learn.

Other Details

Supply List

I will be teaching from the book, Signing Made Easy by Rod Butterworth. 
Other materials that would be helpful are: 
1. American Sign Language Dictionary by Martin Sternberg, 3rd Edition
2. The Joy of Signing by Lottie Riekehof
3. A Helping Hand, Practical Aid for the Deaf Interpreter by Janie Ball

4 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

*BOOK IS REQUIRED: Signing Made Easy by Rod Butterworth. There are two versions. The only difference is that they changed the cover. Everything else is the same so it doesn't matter which version is used.

Natalie B

Joined April, 2020

4.8

86reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ambassador Baptist College

I have over 15 years of experience in learning, teaching, and interpreting ASL.  I have many deaf friends who have been patient with me as I learned and understood what this amazing language has to offer.