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Lucas, Ceil; Bayley, Robert; Hill, Joseph C.; McCaskill, Carolyn – Sign Language Studies, 2023
Recent research has shown that a distinct variety of American Sign Language, known as Black ASL, developed in the segregated schools for deaf African Americans in the US South during the pre-civil rights era. Research has also shown that in some respects Black ASL is closer than most white varieties to the standard taught in ASL classes and found…
Descriptors: Deafness, American Sign Language, Sign Language, African Americans
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Howerton-Fox, Amanda; Falk, Jodi L. – Education Sciences, 2019
The purpose of this literature review is to present the arguments in support of conceptualizing deaf children as 'English Learners', to explore the educational implications of such conceptualizations, and to suggest directions for future inquiry. Three ways of interpreting the label 'English Learner' in relationship to deaf children are explored:…
Descriptors: Deafness, Children, English Language Learners, American Sign Language
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King, Barbara J. – Sign Language Studies, 2008
Washoe, the chimpanzee pioneer who learned aspects of American Sign Language, died in October 2007. In reviewing her life and accomplishments, this article focuses on Washoe's status as an ape and a person, and on the role of emotion in language learning and language use. It argues that Washoe's legacy stems not from the number of ASL signs she…
Descriptors: Primatology, Psychological Patterns, American Sign Language, Animals
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DeLana, Melissa; Gentry, Mary Anne; Andrews, Jean – American Annals of the Deaf, 2007
The study investigated the efficacy and viability of American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual education for public schools serving deaf and hard of hearing children. Prior research related to ASL/English bilingual education is reviewed. Quantitative data related to the reading comprehension achievement of 25 deaf and hard of hearing students…
Descriptors: Hearing Impairments, Educational Methods, Reading Comprehension, Public Schools
Batson, Lorie Goodman – Writing Instructor, 1989
Examines American Sign Language (ASL) in the context of the orality/literacy debate and issues of language and cognition. Posits that ASL is a natural language independent of English, and asserts that examining other modes of language use can illuminate the nature of discourse in both oral and written forms. (MM)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cognitive Development, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education