Learning to See

Learning to See
Author: Sherman Wilcox
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781563680595

As more and more secondary schools and colleges accept American Sign Language (ASL) as a legitimate choice for second language study, Learning to See has become even more vital in guiding instructors on the best ways to teach ASL as a second language. And now this groundbreaking book has been updated and revised to reflect the significant gains in recognition that deaf people and their native language, ASL, have achieved in recent years. Learning to See lays solid groundwork for teaching and studying ASL by outlining the structure of this unique visual language. Myths and misconceptions about ASL are laid to rest at the same time that the fascinating, multifaceted elements of Deaf culture are described. Students will be able to study ASL and gain a thorough understanding of the cultural background, which will help them to grasp the language more easily. An explanation of the linguistic basis of ASL follows, leading into the specific, and above all, useful information on teaching techniques. This practical manual systematically presents the steps necessary to design a curriculum for teaching ASL, including the special features necessary for training interpreters. The new Learning to See again takes its place at the forefront of texts on teaching ASL as a second language, and it will prove to be indispensable to educators and administrators in this special discipline.

Nita's First Signs

Nita's First Signs
Author: Kathy MacMillan
Publisher: Little Hands Signing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781945547676

One of Book Riot's 6 Best Baby Sign Language Books for Parents

Sign Language for Kids

Sign Language for Kids
Author: Lora Heller
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402706721

Color photos illustrate sign language for numbers, letters, colors, feelings, animals, and clothes.

American Sign Language

American Sign Language
Author: Charlotte Lee Baker-Shenk
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1991
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780930323844

The videocassettes illustrate dialogues for the text it accompanies, and also provides ASL stories, poems and dramatic prose for classroom use. Each dialogue is presented three times to allow the student to "converse with" each signer. Also demonstrates the grammar and structure of sign language. The teacher's text on grammar and culture focuses on the use of three basic types of sentences, four verb inflections, locative relationships and pronouns, etc. by using sign language. The teacher's text on curriculum and methods gives guidelines on teaching American Sign Language and Structured activities for classroom use.

Teaching Languages to Students with Specific Learning Differences

Teaching Languages to Students with Specific Learning Differences
Author: Judit Kormos
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2012-01-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1847696228

This book is intended to help language teachers to work effectively and successfully with students who have specific learning differences (SpLD) such as dyslexia. The book takes an inclusive and practical approach to language teaching and encourages teachers to consider the effects that an SpLD could have on a language learner. It suggests strategies that can be implemented to enable learners to succeed both in the classroom and in formal assessment. The book places issues of language teaching for learners with an SpLD in a broad educational context and, in addition to practical advice on methodologies and classroom management, also discusses discourses of the field, the identification of SpLDs and facilitating progression.

Sign Language

Sign Language
Author: Scholastic
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

A fresh new beginner's guide to American Sign Language--with a poster of the sign language alphabet Featuring cool computer-generated illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design, this reference book for the youngest readers makes learning sign language fun and easy Learn 100 basic signs for everyday use in helpful categories, such as Food, Colors, Animals, In the Classroom, and more Also included are instructions on how to fingerspell the entire alphabet and numbers. For quick reference, this book also comes with a bonus full-size poster of the ASL alphabet--perfect for home or the classroom

The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, 10 Volume Set

The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, 10 Volume Set
Author: Carol A. Chapelle
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 6582
Release: 2013-01-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781405194730

A ground-breaking resource available either online or as a 10-volume print set bringing together historic and emerging areas of research within applied linguistics Combines individual entries ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 words, with longer, essaystyle contributions giving a detailed overview of key developments and ideas Includes over 1,100 entries written by an international team of scholars from over 40 countries Covers 27 key areas of the field, including Language Learning and Teaching, Bilingual and Multilingual Education, Assessment and Testing, Corpus Linguistics, Conversation Analysis, Discourse, Cognitive Second Language Acquisition, Language, Policy and Planning, Literacy, and Technology and Language Features over 200 entries on the philosophy and history of applied linguistics and biographies of key applied linguists Updates and new articles available twice a year, enabling the work to stay relevant and cutting-edge 10 Volumes www.encyclopediaofappliedlinguistics.com Updating

Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms

Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms
Author: Jack C. Richards
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 1994-03-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 052145803X

This text introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences. The paperback edition introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences. Numerous books deal with classroom observation and research, but this is the first to offer a carefully structured approach to self-observation and self-evaluation. Richards and Lockhart aim to develop a reflective approach to teaching, one in which teachers collect data about their own teaching; examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions; and use the information they obtain as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. The approach is not linked to a particular method, but rather can be applied to a variety of methodologies and teaching situations. Each chapter includes questions and activities appropriate for group discussion or self-study.

My First Book of Sign Language

My First Book of Sign Language
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439635820

Introduces young people to the sign language alphabet.

Report of the National Reading Panel

Report of the National Reading Panel
Author: United States Congress
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983502651

Report of the National Reading Panel : hearing before a subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate; One Hundred Sixth Congress, second session; special heÅ April 13, 2000; Washington, DC.