Learning Sign Language: A Whole Language Approach.

Burch, Daniel D.; Teller, Henry

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ERIC Number: EJ542749

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Learning Sign Language: A Whole Language Approach.

Burch, Daniel D.; Teller, Henry

Perspectives in Education and Deafness, v14 n3 p4-6 Jan-Feb 1996

Applies principles of whole-language instruction to the teaching of sign language skills. Emphasis is on the holistic use of sign language in natural communicative situations. Some materials for this approach to sign language instruction are suggested. (DB)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Deafness, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Language Acquisition, Sign Language, Teaching Methods, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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