This course is designed to provide hands-on experience in teaching a Signed Language. Further, this course is designed to provide an understanding of how sign language is taught in various settings and to explore current theories. Primarily practical in nature to developing and implementing classroom methods and strategies for language teaching, it also investigates linguistic, psychological and attitudinal factors that influence student-teacher interaction in the classroom. Following a thorough analysis of each method in terms of its theoretical justification and supporting empirical research, students will endeavor to put into practice some aspect of second language teaching through implementation of each method. The course follows a seminar format and is highly interactive in nature to encourage discussions based on in-class lectures, assigned readings, and student teaching projects.
Students learn about the history of sign language teaching and resources to support such efforts.
Teaching Adult Second Language Learners . Cambridge University Press. A Description and Analysis . Cambridge University Press. Prentice Hall Regents, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.