There are times when the students may not have frequent exposure to the key vocabulary associated with topics and, therefore, have difficulty processing the meaning of identified words. Teachers have found that introducing and discussing the sign associated with the vocabulary helps the students understand, process, and retain the vocabulary and concepts. Even when the students may have a basic understanding of the concepts, they enjoy learning and using the signs. In addition to using signs with curriculum, teachers use sign for classroom management.
Teachers sign words such as stand, sit, line-up, and begin .
By using signs for directions, students keep their eyes on the teacher and are eager to be the first to respond to the direction. Implementation Procedure for Teaching Signs 1. Display the word. Keep the word displayed through Step 6. 2. Say the word.