Christian

Posted on 9/18/09

Hello Brian,

I am also an ASL High school teacher in Los Angeles. If you are
working for a public district, there may be a "district approved"
textbook, which will probably be Vista's Signing Naturally. Master
ASL is good and newer, but more expensive than Vista. Some say
that even Master ASL isn't the best to teach on it's own. (I've
used it, and it's pretty good, but also has some errors) Every ASL
Curriculum need supplementation by the teacher. My suggestion is
to find out which text your district will purchase, and use the
book as a HW and reference tool. I wouldn't plan lessons directly
from the pages of the book, because neither Vista or Master ASL
necessarily teach ASL in the correct order. Go with what you think
the kids need to know first and go from there. Use the books, just
don't go page by page. But that's just my suggestion.

For Michelle- Is there a mailing list for Los Angeles area ASL
teachers? or a website or message board?

My email is Christian.pine@gmail.com if you need anything.

On 8/16/09, Michelle wrote:
> Hello Brian,
>
> I am an ASL teacher at the high school about an hour north of
> Los Angeles. I wanted to let you know that I recommend and
> use MASTER ASL Level One textbook for my students. It also
> comes with a workbook for fingerspelling/numbers/ and ASL
> gloss. It is a wonderful textbook and my students have learned
> so much from it. I base my lesson plans on what the students
> are to learn each day according to the textbook. I also wrote
> the curriculum for ASL 1, 2, and 3 for our district. Any
> questions, let me know.
>
> My email address is MichieMom3@gmail.com
>
> Good luck!
>
> Michelle
>
>
> On 8/04/09, Brian Miceli wrote:
>> Need help developing a ASL program /circulum for 9th and
>> 10th graders. Need Help! textbook for students? Lession
>> plans? activities? games?
>>
>> I can use any help available!!!
>>
>> Many thanks!
>>
>> Brian Miceli BA,N

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