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American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Drills for Ages 8 -12

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 9-14
Live Group Course
In this 8-week course, we will be learning finger spelling and drills. This is a way for learners to be able to learn and how to properly use fingerpelling in ASL.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(153 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-6 learners per class
60 min

What's included

8 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. These will be posted to the class page each week for extra practice, but by no means are required.
Assignments
These will be posted to the class page each week for extra practice, but by no means are required.
Assessment
This will be done on accuracy to see where each learner is at and where they may need specific improvement to better help the instructor know what to assist learners on.
Letter Grade
This will be done on accuracy to see where each learner is at and where they may need specific improvement to better help the instructor know what to assist learners on. Letter Grades will only be given upon request if all homework and assessments are completed throughout the class.
Progress Report
This will be done on accuracy to see where each learner is at and where they may need specific improvement to better help the instructor know what to assist learners on. However, this will be a message sent to the guardian on the learner's Outschool account.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
Join us for an immersive 8-week course to enhance your American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency through focused instruction on finger spelling and essential drills. This course is perfect for beginners looking to build a strong foundation in ASL communication, or for intermediate learners aiming to refine their finger spelling skills.

Course Features:
➜ Small class size for personalized attention.
➜ Experienced ASL instructors.
➜ Interactive activities and exercises.
➜ Weekly practice assignments to reinforce learning.

By the end of the course, you will have developed confidence in finger spelling and be able to engage more effectively in ASL communication. Whether preparing for further ASL studies, interested in deaf culture, or simply eager to improve your singing skills, this course will equip you with essential tools and techniques.

Prerequisites: None required; suitable for beginners and intermediate learners.

Note: This course focuses specifically on finger spelling and drills within ASL. Consider additional courses covering grammar, vocabulary, and conversation for comprehensive ASL language learning.

Learning Goals

Learn and feel comfortable with fingerspelling.
Able to finger spell all states and Providences in the United States of America.

Syllabus

2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Unit 1: ABC's of Fingerspelling
Lesson 1:
Introduction in Fingerspelling
 Objectives:
*Understands the DO's and Don't's of Fingerspelling
*Common Fingerspelling errors
*How vital is fingerspelling 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fingerspelling Drills
 Objectives:
*Drills with Four letters 
*Double Letter
*Fixing Mistakes
*Mc-names 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
More Drilling and understand History of Fingerspelling
 Objectives:
*Drills with 5, 6, 7, and 8 Letter 
*Understanding the history of Fingerspelling
*Fingerspelling subtleties
*Long Names 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Fingerspelling concepts
 Objectives:
*50 States and Provinces
*Titles
Tactile Fingerspelling
*Technical Terms 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
We support all learner needs. Please let us know your learners' needs so we can adjust to them.
Parental Guidance
Our class is appropriate for all ages. Word lists will be provided within 24 hours after each class. We use third-party tools such as Kahoots, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Google Forms for assessments to enhance learning. We ensure these tools are safe and secure for your child’s use.
Pre-Requisites
Strong knowledge of ABCs in American Sign Language, this is not required, but would be incredibly useful
Language of Instruction
American Sign Language (Level: A0.5)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Your hands can spell. Word lists will be provided in our classroom within 24 hours after each class. After the first class, the quizlet link will be given for your learner to practice. This isn't a requirement but a tool to help your learner

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Ms. Maria
Bachelor's Degree in English from Colorado State University
Ms. Nicole
Associate's Degree in Education from Pinellas Technical Education Center
Ms. Annmarie
I have been teaching American Sign Language for over 15 years. I worked in the Deaf community for 10 years.  I teach a music and movement program in my local area and teach American Sign at different Preschools and private kindergarten in my local area.  We use signs to communicate as my daughter who is Hard of Hearing and also an Outschool teacher .   My teaching style is make learning fun and keep learning going.  

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