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ASL Beginners Summer Camp - American Sign Language (Ages 12-17)

Completed by 364 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
In this online camp, students will learn to communicate by using American Sign Language.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(821 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
5-18 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Throughout this camp, students will meet once-a-week and learn beginners ASL signs. This is a beginners class, geared towards new ASL learners. Some of the signs we will learn include the ASL alphabet, numbers, how to introduce ourselves, basic conversation, common words and phrases, family and people, animals, food, school signs, weather, time words, calendar words, verbs and much more! 

Students will learn about the deaf and hard-of-hearing culture as well. I am fluent in ASL as I have profoundly deaf parents and have been signing my whole life. Because of this, I am passionate about teaching the world ASL and truly enjoy teaching this enriching language. I have years experience teaching and working with students of all ages and a BA degree. 

Handouts are provided at the end of each class. These handouts have pictures of the signs we learned that day in class. These are intended as an added resource for help with practicing signs outside of class. 

Please refer to the class outline below for a detailed breakdown of each lesson. Late enrollment is allowed in this class. I do have classes for other levels and ages as well as self-paced classes for flexible scheduling. Please let me know if you have any questions about this class or others that I offer.

I look forward to sharing and enjoying this language with you!

This camp will be outlined as followed:

Learning Goals

Through live class teaching, students will learn how to communicate using ASL.

Other Details

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

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cameron University
Hello! My name is Kristy Robertson and I am an American Sign Language teacher with a passion for teaching this enriching language. I am an enthusiastic learner and enjoy learning new skills and interests. 

I have a Bachelors of Science degree, ESL and teaching certifications. I have experience teaching ASL and English online for over 9 years now, and interpreting for hearing impaired children for over 4 years. I have taught children from age 3 to 18 years old. I have taught ASL online, in public schools and in my community. I am a CODA which stands for child of a deaf adult. I have been signing my whole life as both of my parents are profoundly deaf. ASL is my first language. Hearing loss is hereditary in my family and I have a lot of family members with hearing loss including one of my own children. So sharing American Sign Language with the world is something that is personally really important to me and something I take pride in. Teaching ASL here on Outschool has truly been a blessing to me.

In all of my classes, students will learn how to communicate using ASL. I provide handouts at the end of all of my class that give students a resource to help them practice signs outside of class. These handouts have pictures of the signs we learn in class. This is a great way for students to create their own ASL book to use for learning. I also provide additional enriching activities in my lessons for students to do throughout the week to strengthen the skills they learned in class. 

I offer classes that are taught live, and classes that are taught through recorded lessons where students can take the lessons at their own pace and schedule. I offer the following classes:

- ON-GOING beginner and intermediate level ASL  (ASL 1-4, each class is 16-20 weeks long)
        - taught through live classes
        - students can join at any time 
        - pay weekly
        - students can pause or stop their enrollment at any time

- beginner and intermediate level ASL COURSES (ASL 1-4, each class is 16 weeks long)
         - taught through live classes
         - pay for whole course upfront or pay weekly
         - classes build but late enrollment is accepted as students will get previous lessons
     
- SELF-PACED beginner, intermediate and advanced level ASL (ASL 1-3, each class is 12 weeks long)
          - taught through recorded lessons
          - students have flexibility by setting their own schedule
          - students choose any date to start the class 
          - students participate at their own pace
          - students can pay for the whole class upfront or pay weekly

All of the above classes are offered in 2 different age groups. I have a younger age group of 7-11 year old students and an older age group of 12-17 year old students. Those age suggestions are flexible and students who are a year outside of the age suggestions are welcome to join either class. For example, 6 year old students and 18 year old students may join the classes. As well as 10-12 year old students can choose which class they prefer and feel more comfortable in. 

I feel students learn best when they feel comfortable, safe and are having fun so I try to use games and fun activities in my classes and provide a stress free, relaxed and comfortable environment to learn in. I have a love for children and teaching and truly enjoy working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy doing DIY projects, reading, exploring new places and spending time with my family. 

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I hope to share my love of ASL with you!

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