American Sign Language Classroom

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was a hearing minister that designed American Sign Language, which is the first language used by deaf and hearing people in the United States and Canada. Two thousand hundred million people are using ASL, and at least five thousand hundred people are using it as their most important way of communication. Throughout a period, Deaf people in America were already using sign language, in the early 1800’s; Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet had become friends with a young Deaf girl named Alice. Gallaudet started to teach the girl a few words, and succeeded at doing so. In 1815, Gallaudet went to Europe in search of methods of teaching the Deaf. He approached a number of program directors, the signs used at the school for the deaf, and the signs began to develop into American Sign Language. American Sign Language in America also has

Sign language is one most common ways for deaf individuals to communicate without using of their voices. Different cultures and languages will typically have their own version of sign language so signs are not always universal, just like gestures are not universal. Signs are culturally bound in communication just like verbal languages and gestures are culturally bound. I will examine the history of American Sign Language, as well as how it has been viewed culturally with positive and negative social implications in the U.S.

I am the eldest of seven kids in my family. I am hard of hearing with the assistance hearing aids to help me to communicate and I read people lips well. The skills I have helped encourage people and allow them to strive for greater things. As an occupational therapist, one needs to encourage patients to hold an object or throw a ball and help them to achieve their goals. I always wanted to learn the American Sign Language, even though I know how to speak. Since the age of ten, I found sign language to be fascinating and always wanted to learn it. I had a tutor who taught me sign language, and now I am continuing to learn more. In addition, knowing ASL will help me communicate with deaf-mute

In learning about the deaf culture I have taken on a new understanding about the people it includes. Through readings and the lessons, I have learned that being deaf has both its hardships and its blessings. The beauty of the language alone makes one want to learn all that he or she can about it. In this paper I will discuss the beauty of the language and the misconceptions the hearing world has about deafness.

As part of daily life, we communicate and connect ourselves with certain communities. School, jobs, families, sports, extracurricular activities, and many other communities are just a few we come into contact with. Although these may seem to appear the same, there are specific types of communities such as a discourse community. A discourse community is a group of people involved in and communicating about a particular topic, issue, or in a particular field (Webcourses, N.d, Website) that has a share a common set of goals and attempt to achieve these goals (Swales, 1990). According to researcher and educator, John Swales, there are six characteristics that define whether or not a community is considered a discourse community. Following the criteria Swales states is necessary to be a discourse community, I did an in depth research on the American Sign Language community. Through my study, I was able to meet all six characteristics.

In life, we all experience many difficulties but along with those difficulties  there are many opportunities to learn how to grow. One major accomplishment in my life did not come in the form of an formal award, but as an educational stepping stone.  I struggled with a foreign language while in high school,  so I decided to take American Sign Language. I was able take to this class quickly and it felt incredibly good! I learned about the opportunities that could be available by learning about  ASL. This class broadened my outlook on professionalism and career  development. Two key drivers needed to function in any profession are compassion and understanding. These two drivers  are incredibly important in helping to supportive people you are

When i was younger my parents always teached me to help others when they need it , and the one thing that i'm good at is speaking two languages , and with that i can help others communicate with one another . And i'm also thankful to my parents for giving me the opportunity to learn as i was developing instead of leaning as a teen because it would've been harder and a longer process.

American sign language can be a really fun language to learn. But behind the language there is an entire culture with the Deaf community. They have events, their own traditions, and most importantly, rules. What may be polite in our culture may not be in the Deaf community. That’s why I’m here to help you out with some of the do’s and don’ts in Deaf culture.

American Sign Language. ASL is a beautiful, and expressive language, which is why I have great interest in it. When I joined the class my freshman year in high school, I had no idea what I was involving myself into, but I knew I was going to love it since the teacher was phenomenal. The first day, I was overwhelmed with surprise, and astonishment as well as fell in love with American Sign Language because an outstanding ASL teacher helped me significantly, not just with the language, but with issues regarding my personal life. For example, when I was going through a rough time at home, I had the ability to tell him about it in sign language. The teacher allowed me to be eloquent, sign with feeling, and release all the heavy weight off of

Research Topic: discover the relevancy and importance of Colorado American Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators in education (ASLI/TiE) knowledge and use of Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) in their preparation for interpreting content in the classroom thus minimizing the potential for providing a non-meaning based interpretation that may contain errors.

The American Deaf Culture quiz that I partook in last Thursday was a wonderful and enormous paradigm shift of insight into, proper mannerisms, as well as the origin and complexity of the language.

Although I still consider myself an introvert, my participation at camp allowed me to grow with the confidence and eagerness to meet new people. Prior to this experience, I wondered if my dedication was going to pay off because of my reservation around ASL. I am now positive I am making the right decisions and actions for my future. I actively pursue opportunities to spend as much time as possible participating in the Deaf community, and I am excited about my ability in getting to know many amazing individuals using sign

Basic Native American sign language is easy to learn; it is much easier to learn Indian signing than it is to learn a spoken language. The combination of meaning and movement in signing, allows you to learn the meaning of a gesture, while you visualize the movement. One important factor to remember is that eighty-five percent of the Native American Sign Language was done with the right hand; this system kept the communication process very simple

I wonder how can I do this? I know very little and what I do know will not sustain me in a normal conversation unless I want to tell someone “I like their blue shirt, and that I grew up hearing and speaking English”, I want to give up and throw in the towel. Although I know this is not an option for me as I need foreign language for my degree, I decide to stick it out and I begin to realize the more I do not speak the more I start to pay attention to others and the more I become part of the sign language culture of the classroom this is not to say I consider myself to be part of the ASL culture but part of the culture of the classroom. I begin to feel like part of the group and although I am rusty and I can decipher every other word, it is enough to follow along and forces me to be alert and participate.

Not only did you open my eyes to a new culture but you also informed us about your educational journey. I think I know what I want to do in the future but that is always subject to change. Knowing about different careers in different fields will help spark different interests in all of us. We are all very fortunate to have you come and talk to us about all the opportunities we could have through learning about the deaf and how to communicate