The Basics of Teaching American Sign Language (VHS video casette)

The field of American Sign Language instruction has seen tremendous growth in the last several years, and accordingly the demand for qualified teachers has also increased. This informative videotape presents all of the critical basics that ASL instructors need to succeed. Essential information that introduces such areas as the history of ASL instruction, teaching strategies, classroom activities, ASL grammar, vocabulary, and conversational techniques. Other topics include Deaf culture, teaching fingerspelling, evaluation, and techniques, how to select appropriate textbooks, setting your course syllabus, and more.

Whether you're a seasoned ASL instructor or a teacher-to-be, you will find information and insights here that will help you succeed throughout your career.