Gallaudet University ASL 762: ASL Seminar (3) Syllabus Spring 2010 Instructor: Raychelle Harris Email: raychelle.harris@gallaudet.

.edu Office: SLCC 1211 Classroom: SLCC 1103 Class Schedule: Tuesdays 4 - 7 pm Office hours: By appointment

DEAF STUDIES GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES COURSE DESCRIPTION This concentration course will explore the current issues related to pedagogy of Sign Language instruction. The first part of the seminar will be devoted to incorporating culture in language classroom. The second part will be devoted to current research/studies on the language of instruction. Students will be assigned to look into issues and bring to class for class discussion. The third part will be left open for any current studies on the second language teaching as they arise. COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to: attend and participate in seminar lectures and discussions. Student Learning Opportunities Lectures about Current Issues Related to Pedagogy of Sign Language Instruction Assessment Tools Attendance and participation rubric Teaching Portfolio rubric Self-assessment of mock interview video

research, collect and prepare Teaching Portfolio required items for teaching portfolio develop and revise cover letter and curriculum vitae, prepare for mock interview Mock Interview

Policies and Procedures: 1. Academic ASL/English: We will learn and apply academic ASL/English, which is a specialized type of discourse for academic assignments. Use only academic ASL/ English in classroom and during video assignments throughout the semester. Professional academic discourse requires giving credit to original authors for their ideas, so citations in either languages are required. Using written ASL terms in your typed/written work or English-based signing in your video work is not acceptable. 2. Career Center: Since this course includes job application documents, you are strongly encouraged to submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae for feedback with the Career Center. You are also required to participate in a mock interview. 3. Editing ASL/English works: You are required to edit your ASL/English assignments. Feel free to meet with your instructor or visit Tutorial & Instructional Programs to get the feedback as often as needed to produce the very best work possible. Full letter grade (or more) will be deducted for unedited papers or videos, regardless if submitted on time.

Attendance/Participation: Attendance includes seminar gatherings and teaching your classes. One absence equals a deduction of 3.3% from your final grade. Repeated tardiness and/or early departures may equal one absence. 5. Assignments: Assignments are due on the due dates listed below. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. Early submissions are more than welcome.
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Required Course Materials Mac membership ($99) and access to iWeb software to install e-portfolio materials required below on the internet GRADING Seminar Lectures Teaching Portfolio Career Center Assignments Mock Interview & Self Assessment 20% 60% 20%

Seminar Lectures All students are required to attend seminar lectures on current trends in the teaching of ASL as a second language. Teaching Portfolio Your portfolio will be graded primarily based on organization, aesthetics and quality of contents. Required components of your portfolio, in no particular order: 1. Personal teaching philosophy discussing your methodology 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. List/Description of Relevant Courses Taken (BA/MA) 4. Cover Letter a. Your contribution to the field of ASL Education b. Your experience & skill in teaching ASL 5. One or more movie clips of yourself Teaching ASL (minimum of 2 minutes) a. actual teaching b. and/or staged teaching c. and if appropriate, a commentary on your teaching 6. Three or more ASL/English Testimonials (see example of teaching philosophy integrated with testimonials video here) a. from colleagues, b. supervisors, c. professors, d. and students. 7. One or more movie clips showing your creativity and expertise in ASL Literature, Culture or History

One or more sample lesson plans and/or curricula OR a movie documentary (e.g. Name Signs, High Demand for ASL Teachers, etc.) 9. One or more sample digital presentation(s) (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)
8. 1. GoogleDocs can show digital presentations (PPs) on websites, see link for example. 10.

One or more sample ASL testing/assessment materials

Career Center Assignments You are required to submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Career Center for revisions. Likewise, you are required to attend their mock interview proceedings (filmed) and submit a self-assessment video report discussing clips from the mock interview and how you can improve your interview skills for the future. Course Schedule Date October 6 12-1 SLCC ASL&DST Lab Syllabus and Course Expectations Assignment Contact Career Center - Deborah Moore for feedback on the following: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Revised Cover Letter & Curriculum Vitae Mock Interview Sign Up

October 27 12-1 SLCC ASL&DST Lab Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae & Interview Skills November 17 12-1 SLCC ASL&DST Lab

Mock Interview - November 19th from 9 to 5 Send Out Cover Letter & Curriculum Vitae to pm Potential Internship Sites Mock Interview Video Self-Assessment Mock Interviews December Individual Meetings: Discuss revisions for CV Finalize CV & Cover Letter. & Cover Letters. January Course Syllabus & Content: Thursday January Work on Teaching Portfolio 21st (4 PM) Lecture Seminar: Tuesday January 26 (4 PM) Dr. Rachel Stone "Online & Hybrid ASL Courses & ASL Assessment"

February Lecture Seminar: Thursday February 18 (4 PM) Dr. Lynn Jacobowitz "ASLTA" March Lecture Seminar: Tuesday March 23 (3 PM) Loretta Roult and ASLPI April Lecture Seminar: Tuesday April 13 (4 PM) Dr. Gene Mirus and Gallaudet's ASL Placement Test May Final Teaching Portfolio Presentation: Tuesday May 4

Teaching Portfolio Draft #1 4 items from Teaching Portfolio section: February 15th

Teaching Portfolio Draft #2 3 items from Teaching Portfolio section: March 15th

Teaching Portfolio Draft #3 3 items from Teaching Portfolio section: April 15th

Teaching Portfolio due: Last day of class, Monday May 3rd (grades due to Gallaudet University Registrar Monday May 10th)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY STATEMENT This policy applies to both ASL and English. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students who need special services or accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD), located in SAC Room 1022