TOPIC: HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

PRODUCT: TEACHING ASL ALPHABET

Kayla LaneFaculty Advisor: Ms. Everett

Mentor: Misty SmithTeacher: Nan Danehower

TEACHING ASL ALPHABET

This is an important way of communication for the hearing impaired.

ASL is it’s own language, the alphabet is its foundation.

My mentor and I

TEACHING ASL ALPHABET

My mentor helped me pick out appropriate worksheets, and gave me tips on how to explain each sign to someone.

STEPS

Find a mentor Find someone to teach Decide between alphabet or nursery rhyme Find a time to teach Go back for videos

FIND SOMEONE TO TEACH

I got together a group of ten people.

It took about two hours altogether to teach and make sure everyone understood.

A is the easiest sign for the majority of people.

K is one of the harder ones

ASL VIDEO

http://player.vimeo.com/video/42052326

LEARNING STRETCH

I needed to know how to do the signs correctly.

I needed to find a way to teach, patience is not my forte, especially when I know a lot about something that other people don’t.

OBSTACLES

Time management. Determining a time to teach. Finding a mentor.

SUCCESSES

I learned about laws that would help me. I taught something! Most of the people retained what they

learned. It was fun!

SELF REFLECTION

I learned patience is important, and it can lead to having fun.

Not procrastinating means less stress. I’m bad at time management. This project was pretty challenging, I’m

proud I made it through.

Thank you for your time.

Do you have any questions?