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Peer reviewedLuetke-Stahlman, Barbara – American Annals of the Deaf, 1990
The study compared comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL) between 12 deaf subjects in a program using Signing Exact English (SEE-2) and 14 deaf subjects in a residential program using Signed English, Pidgin Signed English, and ASL. Students exposed to SEE-2 could comprehend ASL as well as residential school peers. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Comprehension, Deafness, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMerendino, Maryann; Simpson-Evans, Mona – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1998
Describes a multicultural inclusive preschool program in which children with and without disabilities communicate by using English, Spanish, and sign language. How students were taught a cross-cultural language lesson by making tostadas during International Foods Week is reviewed. Lists additional lessons with language-based and cultural themes.…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cooking Instruction, Cultural Awareness, Hearing Impairments
Brown, Patrica Wynn; Orvets, Marcia – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1987
Teachers can help deaf elementary students adjust to the total communication classroom setting by: evaluating signing skills; conducting a class orientation; submerging students in the sign language environment; using sign language vocabulary cards; offering sign language classes; encouraging peer tutoring; scheduling individual conferences; and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Deafness, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedGillespie, Sara – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1997
Discusses how teachers can teach science to elementary students with deafness. Urges the need to provide scientific knowledge in an accessible language and to encourage "hands on" experiences with a variety of materials. Addresses how science can increase competency in reading and writing English. (CR)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
