American Sign Language Boot Camp Ages 7-10
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
Number of reviews:(86)
What's included
15 live meetings
8 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass 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. 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 before the class is done. During the week, there will be finger spelling words that students can practice along with other types of signs to work on memorizing. No previous experience is needed. 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: Religion Day 15: Animals and Nature
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
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ambassador Baptist College
I have over 11 years 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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$150
for 15 classes3x per week, 5 weeks
35 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
6-8 learners per class
