Description
This independent study course introduces educators to foundational American Sign Language (ASL) skills that support communication access and inclusion in educational settings.
Participants explore the differences between ASL and signed English systems, practice fingerspelling, learn commonly used classroom and emergency signs, and examine strategies that promote participation, belonging, and self-advocacy for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Through videos, interactive activities, and classroom-focused applications, educators develop practical skills they can immediately use to create more inclusive learning environments.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between American Sign Language (ASL) and other signing systems commonly used in educational settings.
- Demonstrate basic fingerspelling skills and identify situations when fingerspelling supports communication.
- Use foundational classroom and emergency signs to support daily routines, instruction, and safety.
- Apply communication strategies that foster participation, self-advocacy, and belonging for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Incorporate basic academic and classroom vocabulary signs into instructional interactions.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate EPIC DRI certificate
Learning credits
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