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As an educator, I have seen sign language allow students to function with their peers in a regular education classroom. It is such an amazing communication tool for so many who struggle with oral language.
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Guide to Sign Language

sign languageSign language is a critical tool for communicating with those who are hearing impaired or individuals who lack verbal skills. In the school setting, it allows hearing impaired students to successfully work along side their peers in a general education classroom. Our guide has the information you need to study and brush up on your skills. Recommendations, tips, and advice you can trust can be hard to find. That is why Bright Hub has compiled this guide to Sign Language and developed a library of nearly 100,000 articles on topics related to education, family, health, science, and technology. Come back often to see what is new!

Latest Articles on Sign Language
Creating a Preschool Sign Language Theme

Using a sign language preschool theme is beneficial for so many reasons. It engages the whole class, enhances small motor skills, helps intellectually by learning a second language...

 ASL Poetry

Like poetry in other languages, ASL poetry makes a creative use of language, sign language in this case. It is a visual poetry, using hand movements and facial expressions, and it the...
Signs for Body Parts in American Sign Language

The following article describes some of the ASL vocabulary used by signers for talking about the human body and includes a link to an accompanying downloadable vocabulary study sheet...

 Sign Language for Homeschoolers: Materials, Websites and Curriculum

It is proven that a sign language for home schooled student's curriculum can raise a child's IQ and enhance vocabulary and English skills. Find out where to find free online...
Most Popular Articles on Sign Language
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    		 Best Sign Language Apps for Android

    Here is a roundup of some of the best ASL Android apps....
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    		 ASL Poetry

    Like poetry in other languages, ASL poetry makes a creative use of language, sign language in this case. It is a visual poetry, using hand movements and facial expressions, and it the poets usually perform...
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    		 Take Five Minutes Peace with These Preschool Activities for Mom

    Mother's Day is certainly a special day to celebrate. Prekindergarten teachers will find Mother's Day activities for children in their class using the book, Five Minutes Peace as an inspiration...
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    		 Methods of Inclusion of Deaf Students

    The inclusion of deaf students in a regular education classroom can lead to many favorable outcomes. Hearing impaired students can continue to live at home with their parents, are exposed to more language...
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    		 Management Strategies to Help Hearing Impaired Students

    Provide assistive accommodations to address the hearing impairment issue, teachers can minimize student distractions and off-task behavior in the classroom....
More About Sign Language
Best BlackBerry Sign Language Apps

When it comes to learning sign language on the BlackBerry there are two distinct apps that teach very different forms of sign language. The American Sign Language app by Incelligence...

 ASL - How to Improve Your Signing Skills

This article takes a brief look at how to get started in learning ASL and how to improve your signing skills. ASL sign language, like any other language, requires constant practice...