Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Week 6



Research CAEBER (Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research). How could you incorporate some of these techniques into your classroom?

I think that the focus on proficiency in ASL and English could be really beneficial for my future students.  Of course, the goals of the student and the family should be a huge factor in what is taught and how, but (for those who are interested) I would love to incorporate some CAEBER techniques.  ASL is the language of the Deaf community and I think it is important that the D/HH students learn it.  I know a few D/HH people who grew up taught orally (some with signed English support) in public schools and, now that they are in college, these students wish they had an ASL background and are now attempting to immerse themselves in Deaf culture.  I think that incorporating knowledge and use of ASL would be a great idea.  I especially think Deaf history and is important to teach—I want my students to be proud of who they are and confident, but I think they need the background knowledge of other Deaf individuals, as well as Deaf role models.  It also seems that English is a large focus in the CAEBER program, which it should be with all deaf students.

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