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Mason, David G. – ACEHI Journal, 1992
This article promotes the utilization of Sign Language of the Deaf as a primary and secondary research language. The article discusses English as the traditional research language, the role of sign language in bilingualism, possible uses for American Sign Language (ASL) as a research language, and the availability of ASL-based literature for…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingualism, Deafness, English
Carver, Roger J. – ACEHI Journal, 1992
This article analyzes arguments for a written form of American Sign Language (ASL) and suggests the need for empowerment of people who are deaf. It concludes that suggestions to "alphabeticize" ASL or to utilize English glosses would not be appropriate, and proposes that deaf people themselves develop a visual symbol system. (DB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Deafness, Personal Autonomy, Visual Learning
Luetke-Stahlman, Barbara – ACEHI Journal, 1988
The study compared scores of 2 groups of hearing-impaired students ages 5 to 12 years on a literacy battery. Subjects (n=73) were receiving instruction which either completely encoded spoken English or incompletely encoded spoken English. Those receiving completely encoded English instruction tended to score higher on achievement tests especially…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cued Speech, Elementary Education, English Instruction
Dolby, Kathy – ACEHI Journal, 1992
A survey of 56 deaf adults in England and Canada found that respondents perceived themselves as members of a definable deaf community. Results also indicated the importance of shared language (American or British Sign Language) and the possible community inclusion of individuals without deafness if their attitude is one of commitment to the…
Descriptors: Adults, Affiliation Need, American Sign Language, Attitudes
Evans, Charlotte; Zimmer, Kyra – ACEHI Journal, 1993
This article describes the program of the Sign Talk Children's Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), a bilingual/bicultural day-care program for deaf and hearing children (ages two to five) of deaf and hearing parents. It also describes the program's systematic assessment of children's language delays in both English and American Sign Language. (DB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Day Care Centers, Deafness
Ritter-Brinton, Kathryn; Carrier, Candace – ACEHI Journal, 1992
This survey of seven hearing families with deaf children examined parent understanding of Signed English and American Sign Language, reasons for choosing Signed English, experiences with professionals and with other deaf adults, challenges of developing fluency in Signed English, and parental evaluation of the results of their use of Signed…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Deafness
