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Peer reviewedLucas, Ceil – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1997
Discusses how American Sign Language does and does not resemble African American Vernacular English (Ebonics). The need for metalinguistic awareness in students is highlighted. Students are urged to learn Standard English, recognize and respect other languages they use, and know the link between language, status, and power. (CR)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Black Dialects, Cultural Awareness, Deafness
Peer reviewedPage, Leslie – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1996
Students with hearing impairments designed a survey to investigate the hopes and concerns of other students with similar disabilities. Results of the 2,566 responses are discussed, some of which include the desire for more awareness of people with deafness, acceptance of American Sign Language, greater family involvement, and access to…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), American Sign Language, Cultural Awareness, Extracurricular Activities
Peer reviewedNomeland, Melvia M.; Wood, Sharon Kay – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1990
Activities of the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School in developing a formal K-12 curriculum dealing with the history and culture of deafness are described. The planned curriculum will cover self-knowledge, communication strategies, American Sign Language, history, literature, and issues in deafness. A sample unit on self-knowledge is offered.…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
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
