PS305 Presentation:  Using Sign Language in the Classroom (ASL and Makaton)

Name: Róisín Tinnelly, Jodi Garrington, Justine Tyler

Presentation: Using Sign Language in the Classroom (ASL and Makaton)

Language of presentation: English

Code:  PS305

Date: 25th Feb

Subject: Wellness, EAL, Learning Support, Classroom Management

Year: Primary with a focus on Year 1-3

School: YCIS Shanghai Puxi Primary

Theme: Integrating Language Learning in Learning Communities

30 minutes

Without simultaneous interpretation

Abstract: Using sign language in the classroom as a form of inclusive learning and a means of decreasing noise and stress. Sign language helps students communicate, including those hard of hearing, EAL, and with selective mutism. High noise levels have been found to increase teacher stress and decrease student comprehension. The objective of using different forms of sign language is to increase student learning and improve teacher quality of life. Using sign language saves precious minutes throughout the day, creating more opportunities for relationship building and social emotional learning.

姓名：Róisín Tinnelly, Jodi Garrington, Justine Tyler

讲座: 在课堂上使用手语(美式手语与默启通)

演讲语言：英语

编号：PS305

日期：2月25日

科目：身心健康、EAL、学习支援、课堂管理

年级：小学，以1-3年级为主

校区：上海耀中浦西小学

主题: 在学习共同体中融入语文学习

时限30分钟

不提供实时传译

摘要：在课堂上使用手语是一种体现共融的学习方式，而且更可以减轻噪音和教师的压力。 手语可以促进学生的交流，对有听力障碍、以英语作为附加语言和选择性缄默症的学生都带来裨益。 研究发现，严重噪音会加重教师的精神压力及削弱学生的理解能力。 使用不同形式的手语来教学将有助提高学生的学习效能和教师的生活质素。 使用手语来教学能腾出更多宝贵的时间，让学生互相建立关系以及发展社交和情感的技能。