Date of Award
1992
Document Type
Research Paper
Department
Whittier Scholars Program
Abstract
Within the content of the paper, a brief history of sign language in America was given. It was explained where it originated and developed. The implementation of sign language, and exactly how to use it, was described. The two areas of sign language (SEE) and ASL) were explained and described. My investigation of its use as a teaching method for the learning handicapped was then described. The results showed only small increases, but from personal observation, I feel that the method is successful. Through the development and completion of this project, I learned about the many aspects of signing, and the areas that it can be used in. I learned that sign can be used in areas other than deaf education, such as the aspect that I investigated. In using sign with the learning handicapped, I found that this was another area where communication could be improved if worked on and used properly. With many of the children within my classroom, the sign improved their expressive oral communication. It motivated them to be heard better, and I learned that they can be heard!
Recommended Citation
Valeriano, A. (1992). They Can Be Heard!. Retrieved from https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/scholars/149