Misconceptions
T/F: ASL is just English with hand signs
False
Ways to get a deaf person's attention?
Light tap on the shoulders, or waving, or flickering lights
Is speaking typically used in an ASL classroom?
No
What is the generic grammar structure of an ASL sentence?
Time, Topic, Comment, Question (wh)
Which 2 people founded the 1st school for the education of the deaf in North America?
Thomas Gallaudet & Laurent Clerc
T/F :Deaf culture encourages to get cochlear implants
False
Is it rude to make direct eye contact in Deaf culture?
No, you should try and keep eye contact and watch signing like subtitles in a way
Why is it important to have voices off in class?
Immerse students in visual communication and improve comprehension skills
When do you use "I" vs. "My"?
My is possessive vs I is for context as a subject. Show me with the sentence: "I am going to the store."
What's the world's most well-known university for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students?
Gallaudet University
Y/N: Do all deaf people read lip fluently?
No, Some may be able to but majority can not
Why are facial expressions considered essential in ASL converstions?
They provide information--it is your tone of voice (emotion)
Why do ASL classrooms not really take notes while encouraging participation?
ASL depends on observing and copying/mimicking signs to learn more efficiently.
sign numbers: 12, 24, 87
Each one has unique ways to sign it.
When ASL was recognized as a legitimate language? What was 1 of the impacts?
ASL academically was recognized and started to be taught in schools, strengthen cultural identity.
Y/N: Is ASL a Universal Language used worldwide?
No, other countries have their own variations.
Also AMERICAN Sign Language...
What is considered polite when Deaf people leave a deaf event?
Saying goodbye to everyone and/or making plans to see people again.
How is learning using the "ASL classroom" different from a regular classroom?
"U" shaped seating to see everyone. Communicating and participating in ASL in the classroom is vital--including doing homework during class.
Days of the week: Sign Sunday, Thursday, and Friday.
[sign answer]
What does the capitol "D" in Deaf culture often represent?
Cultural identity, or apart of cultural community.
What is 1 reason that ASL is considered its own language?
It has its own unique grammar and structure
What is an appropriate way to get a groups attention?
Flickering lights in a room, large gesturing, or stomping on the floor
What are 2 things that can prevent ASL being properly communicated?
Lighting, distance, shadows, Variations, Shadows, lack of facial expressions
Sign 5 wh- signs and identify which one you are signing.
what, where, why, when, who, which
What movement fought for Deaf rights at Gallaudet University?
Deaf President Now