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Introduction to American Sign Language

In this ongoing class, we will cover a variety of signs, parts of the ear, the history of ASL, and much more!
Natalie B
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(86)
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What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of American Sign Language!  In each ongoing class, students will have a chance to learn about a different topic of discussion.  Most classes will have some worksheets for students to be able to follow.  I am excited to share with you how Sign Language came to happen in our country, why the ear is important to our bodies, yummy food signs, and so much more.  I am a very interactive teacher and love questions.  Students will have a chance to show what they have learned after each class and feel the joy of knowing they are learning and able to help others at the same time. Below is a list of the topics we will cover each week.

Week of 1/07/24: The Alphabet, and Numbers from 0 - 1,000,000
Week of 1/14/24: Hand Shapes, Review of Alphabet and Numbers, and the History of ASL
Week of 1/21/24: Basic Components of ASL, the Ear, and some Tips for Fingerspelling Practice
Week of 1/28/24: Family and Social Life Signs
Week of 2/04/24: Food
Week of 2/11/24: Travel and Holidays
Week of 2/18/24: Sports and Recreation
Week of 2/25/24: Seasons, Time, and Weather
Week of 3/03/24: Emotions
Week of 3/10/24: Money and Shopping
Week of 3/17/24: Health and Emergencies
Week of 3/24/24: Animals and Nature
Week of 3/31/24: How to interpret songs
Week of 4/07/24: How to tell a deaf joke
Week of 4/14/24: Idioms
Learning Goals
Students will be able to show signs they are learning through watching and practicing.
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Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will be teaching through the book, Signing Made Easy by Rod Butterworth. It is not required but a great learning source for those wanting to learn American Sign Language.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
86reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ambassador Baptist College
Hi!  My name is Natalie and I love teaching.  I have over 15 years' experience in learning and teaching ASL with both children and adults.  I recently got my certificate in ASL.  I also graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2010. In 2024, I passed my Praxis in English and Social Studies.  Previously, I taught high school History, Sign Language, and Gym class for a year.
Why do I love teaching?  I think every child deserves a chance to succeed no matter what.  Each child learns differently and being able to adapt and change a lesson to make sure they fully comprehend a concept before moving on is so important.

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$17

weekly
1x per week
35 min

Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
6-10 learners per class

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