ASL Conversation & Vocabulary Led by Deaf Educator for Beginners (8-10)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ASL Conversation & Vocabulary Club, led by an experienced Deaf instructor, elementary beginners will explore American Sign Language in an exciting and engaging way. Through interactive activities and fun exercises, learners will develop essential communication skills while gaining confidence in expressing themselves in sign language. This welcoming and supportive environment encourages creativity and collaboration, making it perfect for young learners eager to connect with peers and discover a new language. --------- WEEKLY BREAKDOWN: Week of Oct 14: Family Signs Week of Oct 21: Colors and Descriptions Week of Oct 28: Food Signs Week of Nov 4: Everyday Activities Week of Nov 11: Emotions Week of Nov 18: Weather Week of Nov 25: Hobbies and Interests Week of Dec 2: Clothing Week of Dec 9: Animals Week of Dec 16: Common Actions Week of Jan 6: Transportation Week of Jan 13: Holidays and Celebrations Week of Jan 20: Health and Body Week of Jan 27: Travel Vocabulary Week of Feb 3: Technology Week of Feb 10: Community and Places Week of Feb 17: Shapes Week of Feb 24: Fun and Games Week of Mar 3: Signs for Directions Week of Mar 10: Daily Life Vocabulary Week of Mar 17: Signs for Feelings Week of Mar 24: Pets and Animals Week of Apr 7: Food and Cooking Week of Apr 14: Sports and Activities Week of Apr 21: School-Related Vocabulary Week of Apr 28: Nature and Environment Week of May 5: Signs for Jobs and Occupations Week of May 12: ASL Games and Challenges Week of May 19: Sign Language Charades Week of May 26: Creative Expression in ASL Week of Jun 2: ASL Storytelling _______ CLASS ENVIRONMENT Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting. We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education. We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter. By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners. _______ IMPORTANT DATES Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 2024: August 19-August 25 (Summer Break) November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break) December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break) 2025 January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break) March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break) April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break) August 25-31st (Summer Break) If you are enrolled, you will not be charged! We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes. _______ CLASS POLICIES Refund Policy: We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. Camera Policy: All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge. Contact info: In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.
Learning Goals
Learners will master basic American Sign Language vocabulary and phrases to enhance their communication skills in a fun and engaging way.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Master's Degree from National University
Master's Degree from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers University
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitário UniCEUB
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasília
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
Dr. C. Jonah Eleweke
I have over two decades of experience teaching American Sign Language (ASL) lessons to learners of all ages. I have been very successful in teaching students to learn and acquire good expressive and receptive sign skills. I am very passionate about the success of my students. I use strategies that make learning ASL fun and very interesting. I keep my students very involved and engaged in my lessons. New sign vocabulary and sign structures I teach are immediately modeled and put into practice, which enhances students' retention. I pace my lessons to ensure the learning styles of the students are very well accommodated. I use approaches that foster deeper level of thinking and understanding of the use of signing in various contexts. I treat all my students with due regard, acceptance, and caring support. Their success in acquiring good sign language skills is very important to me. I provide one-on-one support to achieve that goal when required.
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-5 learners per class