Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

1. a basic, working vocabulary of American Sign Language.
2. a variety of ready-to-use communication builders in American Sign Language.
3. the basic equipment used by the deaf.

Understand

1. how activities and games can be used to meet the needs of diverse learners.
2. that basic understanding can help promote the success of students with special needs.
3. how historical oppression of minorities influences classroom practices.

and Be Able To

1. use newly acquired skills to close the achievement gap with hearing and deaf students.
2. create activities using ASL to help memorization and reading skills of their students.
3. work with an interpreter.
4. work with a deaf child in the classroom.