March 6, 2011

Solving Common Classroom Problems: Sign Language Lends a Hand

From http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2011/02/09/sign_language.html?tkn=YNCC%2F71rh6wfA0EmLeNaBDV%2FeQNTir9nMmix&cmp=clp-sb-teacher

Solving Common Classroom Problems: Sign Language Lends a Hand
By Rebecca Friedman with Eleanor Grewal
February 23, 2011

When I first became an elementary school teacher, I certainly felt like I needed extra arms to balance all the dynamics of my classroom. I had learned how to teach math and how to leverage technology, but not how to contend with Johnny’s drawn-out and distracting expression of his immediate need to go to his cubby. By introducing five simple signs in American Sign Language to my class, I’ve eliminated some key daily challenges. No software needed.

Read the full article at http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2011/02/09/sign_language.html?tkn=YNCC%2F71rh6wfA0EmLeNaBDV%2FeQNTir9nMmix&cmp=clp-sb-teacher

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