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Stewart, David A.; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1989
Describes strategies used in a demonstration project monitoring teachers' use of Manually Coded English, American Sign Language, and pidgin signing in communicating with deaf students. Factors considered to influence teacher behavior included student characteristics, teacher training and certification, and support systems. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Classroom Communication, Classroom Observation Techniques, Deafness
Stewart, David A. – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1990
Discusses trends and future issues in the bilingual education of deaf children, including teacher learning and use of American Sign Language (ASL), the total communication approach, deaf teachers' use of ASL, the coding of English in signs, and signed English and ASL as complementary communication systems. (five references) (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, Educational Trends
Christiansen, Kathee M. – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1989
Examines the status and methods of bilingual education for deaf children, involving the teaching of a signed language, and compares such education to bilingual education involving two spoken languages. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Deafness, Oral Language, Sign Language
Hayes, J. Laurence; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1991
Longitudinal research has demonstrated that English abilities of deaf children remain below that of hearing children. Vygotsky's perspective on language and cognition is used to support an alternative approach for the study of English. (15 references) (LB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Students, Deafness, Educational Philosophy
O'Rourke, Terrence J.; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1990
Panelists involved in deaf education teaching, research, and administration discuss the application of English-as-a-Second-Language methods for teaching English to deaf students, focusing on educational theories, use of American Sign Language, teacher education needs, and sociocultural factors. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, English (Second Language)
Strong, Michael; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1987
Discusses the rationale for implementing an experimental program for teaching language to young deaf children using a bilingual English as a Second Language approach. A program syllabus class activities, and evaluation procedures are described. (34 references) (CB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Class Activities, Deafness
Paul, Peter V. – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1987
Discusses why and how American Sign Language should be used to teach English literacy skills. It is argued that previous studies have not systematically investigated the effects of American Sign Language on the development of English. (22 references) (CB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education Programs, Cultural Traits, Deafness
