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The Benefits of Sign

Language in the
Classroom
By:
Kelly Daniel, Ashley Cannon, & Cassie
Shockley

Sign Language in the

Classroom

The use of sign language in the

classroom is very important. It is
beneficial to both the teachers and the
students. It can help to limit disruptions
and better the communication between
teachers and students, especially those
with limited verbal skills and/or hearing
impairments.

Why Should Teachers Incorporate

Sign Language in the Classroom?
Some students prefer to communicate
through sign language.
Some students require this
accommodation to learn information
being presented to them.
Some students with hearing
impairments need it in order to not miss
information that is presented verbally.

Why Should Teachers Incorporate

Sign Language in the Classroom?
It also adds a unique and silent facet to
the classroom.
It allows children, who arent hearing
impaired, to express themselves in a
way other than verbally.
Some children will learn to fingerspell
when signing, and it will promote their
reading skills.

Why Should Teachers Incorporate

Sign Language in the Classroom?
More children who are deaf and hard
of hearing are entering regular
education classrooms. If the
teacher has some knowledge of sign
language it will make the learning
environment more friendly and
inviting for those students.

Why Should Teachers Incorporate

Sign Language in the Classroom?
It can help to eliminate distractions in the
classroom if the teacher and all of the
students can communicate using the same
system.
An example would be if a child needs to be
excused to use the restroom, he/she could
sign the motion for restroom. The teacher
could sign back yes or no.
There would be no verbal communication.
Therefore, there would be less distractions
for other children.

Sit
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Place the palm side of the

right 'H' fingers on the back
of the left 'H' fingers; then
move both hands down
slightly
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Quiet

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The index finger is held up

against the pursed lips

(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide to ASL Web
site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Book
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The hands show the

cover of the book
opening

(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Please
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Hand goes counter clockwise

over the heart in a circle
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Thank You
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Touch the lips with the

fingertips of one or both
flat hands, then move the
hands forward until the
palms are facing up.
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Wash Your
Hands
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The knuckle of the sign A

rub against each other, in
circles
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

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Strike the heel of the left

upturned palm two glancing
blows with the heel of the
right down turned palm.
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Yes
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Nod the S hand up and

down, facing your palm
forward
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A
Basic Guide to ASL Web site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

No
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Bring the right thumb, index and

middle fingers together while
shaking the head side to side
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide to ASL Web
site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

Bathroom

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Make a T then wave your hand back

and forth with your palm facing
forward.

Pencil

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Start by holding your right hand by your mouth like

you are actually holding a pencil. Bring your hand
down and make a writing motion on your left hand,
moving your right hand from the palm, toward your
fingers.

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The right 'S' hand is placed on the

forehead, palm facing the body.
The index finger suddenly flicks up
into the 'D' position.
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide to ASL Web
site: http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

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The left 'S' hand, thumb up, rests in

the open right palm. Both hands are
then pushed up a slight distance.
(2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms. Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide to ASL Web site:
http://www.masterstech-home.com/aSLDict.html

How to Begin Incorporating Sign

Language in Your Classroom
If you are unsure of how to incorporate
sign language into your classroom, begin
slowly.
You could incorporate one or two signs a
week.
You could also incorporate signs into
lessons by finding signs that relate to your
lesson. This would be a fun way to get kids
to make meaningful connections between
the lesson and a concept that is hands-on.

Books that would

have been provided:
Sign Language Made Simple
By: Edgar D. Lawrence
Expressive and Receptive
Fingerspelling for Hearing
Adults
By: LaVera M. Guillory