Instructors are recognized early childhood education professionals from the community with a high level of expertise. Course content and design will be different each quarter. Topic-specific short course description will be used for each seminar. The content will focus on actual skill development, along with the rationale and importance of using these areas in a curriculum for young children. Helpful to students working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, special need persons, and children in special education.
Students learn manual communication to construct words and phrases.
An intermediate course in manual communication. Students will increase their proficiency of manual communication techniques, sign symbol vocabulary and continue to develop fluency in their expressive and receptive skills. Early registration required due to pre-class reading assignment requirement. An introductory level seminar for early childhood education personnel. Topic specific short course description will be used for each seminar.