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Looking for an ASL Tutor in Potomac MD

by Roz

Jul 16, 2010

I am looking for a private tutor to teach a 15 yr old girl ASL. Please contact me privately via email @ [email removed]

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Looking for ASL instructor for school in San Diego

by Marketa

Jul 16, 2010

Looking for ASL instructor for school in San Diego. We are in a research and preparation phase but very serious about ading ASL to our programs in the next 2-3 months.

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Is this for a charter school? nfm On 7/16/10, ASL Teacher wrote: > On 7/16/10, Marketa wrote: >> Looking for ASL instructor for school in San Diego. We are >> in a research and preparation phase but very serious about >> ading ASL to our programs in the next 2-3 months. > > > Hello Marketa, > > I would be interested in hearing about your program...See More

Oct 3, 2010

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Victor Medina On 7/16/10, Marketa wrote: > Looking for ASL instructor for school in San Diego. We are > in a research and preparation phase but very serious about > ading ASL to our programs in the next 2-3 months.

Hello I am interested in applying for asl instructor position. When there is an opening please let me know and will be happy to app...See More

Dec 11, 2010

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Teaching ASL II and III in same class

by Maggi

Jul 23, 2010

I just found out I'll be teaching a split level class thiss year. I tried it with a smaller group for ASL III & IV several years ago and it didn't work. I told my administrators that and they said it was the only way to have an ASL III class this year. I think they're planning on a total of about 22 students (only about 8 are ASL III).

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ASL Instructor On 7/23/10, Maggi wrote:

Hello Maggie,

A simple way to solve your problem would be to use ASLdeafined.com, an online educational program to assist you and your students. Right now, we are offering a SUBSTANTIAL discount to schools. Our goal is to make sure teachers and students have access to this one-of-a-kind program.
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Jul 27, 2010

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Brent the ASL teacher Hello...

I taught ASL 2/3 combined classes as well as ASL 3/4 combined classes. I don't know what curriculum you use but I was using the Signing Naturally VISTA series. To make it work for the 2/3 class, they each had their own curriculum (2=pink, 3 = yellow). I would teach each level their own individual unit signs and then assign them t...See MoreHello...

I taught ASL 2/3 combined classes as well as ASL 3/4 combined classes. I don't know what curriculum you use but I was using the Signing Naturally VISTA series. To make it work for the 2/3 class, they each had their own curriculum (2=pink, 3 = yellow). I would teach each level their own individual unit signs and then assign them the corresponding homework. I would demonstrate appropriate signing of the concepts and goals of the chapter and then they had time to practice with each other while I worked with the other level. I was fortunate to have a block schedule in that I had 82 minutes per class period. This was plenty of time to focus on both levels individually. Once each level did their corresponding practice and what not, they all came together and we spent 1-2 days going over everyone demonstrating how to sign concepts. I relied on student feedback (respectful & constructive feedback mind you). I also paired a Level 2 with a Level 3 to make sure they had someone who was more experienced (the level 3 student for the level 2 student) and someone who they could practice with that either "got it" or didn't (Level 2 for the level 3).

I also assigned a lot of historical and cultural homework appropriate to the levels. Students were also assigned a major homework assignment/project (usually a song to sign) and specifics related to breaking the lyrics down into conceptual meanings, figuring out the appropriate signs to use to create what the meaning of the song was to the student, etc.

As far as the cultural & historical, students were assigned books that spoke to both. I use "In This Sign" as well as "Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language" in my advanced level ASL classes. For my Level 1 students, I use the novel A Loss For Words by LouAnn Walker. Hope this helps.

Brent

> I just found out I'll be teaching a split level class thiss >> year. I tried it with a smaller group for ASL III & IV >> several years ago and it didn't work. I told my >> administrators that and they said it was the only way to >> have an ASL III class this year. I think they're planning >> on a total of about 22 students (only about 8 are ASL III). >> >> Does anyone have any experience with this...any ideas for >> keeping one group busy while working with the other? We >> have a language lab, but I can't use it everyday. Also the >> videos are shown on a big smartboard, so it will be even >> more distracting for the other group. >> >> Any suggestions will be really appreciated!

Aug 11, 2010

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ASL Teacher

by Ayorkor

Jul 23, 2010

Hello, my name is Ayorkor Ahene and I am an ASL teacher. I travel through the Maryland area teaching ASL and I work full time as a sign language interpreter. If anyone wants to learn sign language I can teach you. Give me a call or email at (443)650-8180, [email removed]]

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ASL Interpreter

by Dawn Stolte

Aug 22, 2010

I am a sign language interpreter looking for work in Ky or Ohio preferrably in the Cincinnati area. If anyone knows of a job in these areas for interpreting please let me know. My other message is below, although I won't be moving to michigan now. Please keep me posted if any vacancies in the school system k-8 become available for interpreting. Tha...See More

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Speech Therapy and Sign Language

by Christina

Sep 7, 2010

As a speech major, it is learned that many clients such as young children often benefit from the use of sign language. Sign language is incorporated into some therapy, as a way to communicate. How can I integrate a SMART board into a therapy program that involves sign language?

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American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor

by Diana Meade

Sep 21, 2010

I have been tutoring college students in the Interpreter Training program, children through the Early Intervention program, adults sign language. If anyone wants to learn sign language or improve their signing, you may email me at [email removed].

I also teach classes and workshops.

Hope to hear from you

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Jennifer On 9/21/10, Diana Meade wrote: > I have been tutoring college students in the Interpreter > Training program, children through the Early Intervention > program, adults sign language. If anyone wants to learn > sign language or improve their signing, you may email me at > [email removed];

Hello Diana,

Where are yo...See More

Oct 28, 2010

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Diana mEADE On 10/15/10, Breanna wrote: > On 9/21/10, Diana Meade wrote: >> I have been tutoring college students in the Interpreter >> Training program, children through the Early Intervention >> program, adults sign language. If anyone wants to learn >> sign language or improve their signing, you may email me at >> [email rem...See More

Nov 11, 2010

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Classroom management in ASL

by Sharon Deering

Oct 1, 2010

I supervise foreign language teachers in our district. In ASL I have a hearing-impaired teacher who is teaching Level I. He is having some serious behavioral issues in his class. Can anyone suggest some resources or professional development to address this?

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Sharon Deering I appreciate the help. However, my situation is with high schoolers on A/B block schedule. The teacher sees them 90 minutes every other day.

On 10/01/10, Leah wrote: > Two articles that MAY be helpful are: Elementary Classroom > Rules and Management and 25 Ways to Obtain Children's > Attention in a School Setting. Just click below...See More

Oct 2, 2010

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Sally I had this same problem. That I missed what was going on. Maybe if you taught a class and let the teacher watch what is going on it might help. What I have decided to do is have a rule only one person is allowed to speak at one time. Maybe suggest they read first days of school. It does work on a A/B schedule. Tell them to send someone either into ...See More

Dec 23, 2010

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ASL preschool resources

by jo

Oct 1, 2010

If you are a ASL teacher or working with a preschool child, check out Making Learning Fun. There are books that model popular children's books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear with ASL pictures.

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