CEUs: 0.2 PS
Presenter: Jennifer Francisco
Presented in: ASL
Format: Archived Webinar
In this workshop, we will discuss how interpreters can best support Deaf and hard of hearing students’ language development within the classroom. During this webinar, Deaf and hard of hearing students’ language development will be discussed and describe how it differs from hearing students’ language development. Fingerspelling, nonmanual markers, classifiers, ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation, visual support, and ASL expansion will be reviewed in this presentation. Sign language interpreters play a crucial role in supporting and facilitating comprehension, vocabulary development, and reading/writing fluency of Deaf and hard of hearing students. Interpreters should learn strategies, tips, and methods to enhance language development among D/HH students.
Educational Objectives:
- Participants will be able to compare and contrast the language development of hearing students and Deaf/hard of hearing students.
- Participants will be able to describe tips and strategies they can use to support the language development of Deaf/hard of hearing students.
- Participants will be able to explain how sign language interpreters can support language development of D/HH students within the classroom.
CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.