What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Sign Language is a beautiful, expressive language that I LOVE to teach. Kids can soak up the language like a sponge at an early age and often love using it. In short… ASL is Awesome! In this ongoing course learners will start communicating in ASL from the very first class. While building a strong vocabulary in ASL is important, this course focuses on how to USE the signs they learn. When learners enjoy a class and know how to use the signs they learn, they are much more likely to retain them. Every week has a theme that is presented with animated slides, images and/or videos to help keep learners engaged. We will use memory retention techniques and games throughout the course. Some weeks review sheets will be used and sent to all learners after the class to help them practice and remember what they learned. This course is great for absolute beginners and for those who may already have some exposure to sign language. Since the class is ongoing you can join during any week, however attending every week will provide the most well rounded introduction to ASL. I’m looking forward to signing with you soon! Course Calendar: Week Aug 28 Introducing yourself, spelling your name and ASL Alphabet Week Sept 4 Numbers 1-20, Asking and sharing your age Week Sept 11 Emotions, Facial Expressions and Colors Week Sept 18 Survival Signs and Requests, Person Identifiers Part 1 Week Sept 25 Family, Person Identifiers Part 2 Week Oct 2 Family Extended Week Oct 9 Timeline, Units of time Week Oct 16 Weather, Time Week Oct 23 Days of Week, Seasons, Numbers 21-30 Week Oct 30 Foods Week Nov 6 Animals Part 1 Week Nov 13 Animals Part 2 Week Nov 20 Basic ASL Grammar / Actions Week Nov 27 Actions Part 2 Week Dec 4 Countries and Travel Week Dec 11 Countries and Travel continued Week Dec 18 Transportation Week Dec 25 Classifiers Week Jan 1 Opposites/ Role Shifts Week Jan 8 Clothes Week Jan 15 My Home Week Jan 22 Review/ Game Day Week Jan 29 Introducing Yourself/ Spelling Your Name/ASL alphabet
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
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 United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies
Hello! I’m so excited for the opportunity to teach here at outschool. I have over 20 years of teaching experience. Much of my time as a volunteer teacher. I have a BA of education as well as a TESOL certificate. I have been learning and teaching American Sign Language since 2005. I spend many hours a week using and teaching others including my 5 year old son in ASL. I also have been working as an ESL teacher for over 2 years now.
I am passionate about teaching because education is so important and rewarding. Since I believe learning should be fun and challenging I like to use lots of pictures, games and activities. This really keeps the class moving and engaging.
Sign language is a huge part of my life and I enjoy teaching it. I thought it would be exciting to create classes so that kids would have fun and want to jump right in to learning sign language.
I love outdoors. We spend as much time as possible outside. Camping, hiking you name it we love it. Hope to meet you all soon!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 99 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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