ABCS OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

PROJECT DOCUMENT

PRESENTED BY: JALONNA KEARNEY

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CONTENTS

Abstract 2

Instructional Goals and Objectives 3

Task Analysis . 4

Learner Profile.. 8

Summary of the Course.. 8

Learning Strategy 9

Rationale .. 10

Screen Design 11

Flowchart of Lesson Design . 14

Cost Estimation 15

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ABSTRACT

This project is a course design for an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) for

Livingston Collegiate Academy, a subsidiary of Collegiate Academies. ABCs of ASL is intended to be

largely immersive and will cover the signing the 10 digits, 26 letters, and numerous basic sentences

such as My name is and Where is the restroom? The course will employ e-Learning self-study

that will be available to all Livingston Collegiate Academy staff throughout their tenure with the

employer. A combination of text, images, and multimedia components keep the learners engaged from

beginning to end and an interactive video glossary of common verbs, nouns and phrases is included for

extended learning. Since this course does not provide narrations, participants are required to showcase

their acquisition of knowledge by completing various interactive e-learning assessment functions such

as drag and drop, multiple choice, and true/false questions. This course will equip users with basic ASL

knowledge they may apply in their individual classrooms and interactions with adults and students

with hearing impairments.

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is for the learner to be able to learn the basic components of sign

language.

At the end of the course the learner will be able to:

1. Sign all 26 letters of the alphabet

2. Sign all 10 digits

3. Sign the common phrase: My name is

a. and use finger spelling to share their name.

This knowledge is designed to be implemented during any interaction with adults or students who are

hard of hearing or experience significant hearing impairments.

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TASK ANALYSIS

Module 1
History of ASL

Learners will be able to form connections

between 50% of the signs used in the video
and their meanings.

Learners will be able to visualize sign

language conversation.

Learners will be able to state the key

difference between signing the American
alphabet and signing the British alphabet.

Learners will be able to state the country

from which sign language originated.

Learners will watch a video on the History of

ASL

PREREQUISITES

Learners should be able to demonstrate basic

computer skills and be proficient in communicating via
the English language.

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Module 2
Learning Letters and Numbers

Learners will be able to demonstrate the proper

hand signs for the 26 letters of the alphabet

Learners will be able to demonstrate the proper

hand signs for the 10 numerical digits

PREREQUISITES

Learners should be able to recite the Learners should be able to recite

26 English letters in alphabetical digits 0-9 in numerical order.
order

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Module 3
Signing Basic Sentences

Learners will be able to introduce themselves

by signing the sentence "My name is..."

Learners will be able to exchange personal

information.

Learners will be able to discuss their

surroundings.

Learners will be able to converse about their

living arrangements.

PREREQUISITES

Learners should be able to demonstrate basic

computer skills and be proficient in communicating via
the English language.

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Module 4
Showcase of Skils

Learners will be able to explain their plans

for future application of the knowledge
gained throughtout the course.

Learners will be able to interpret and

answer the common question: "What is
your favorite color?"

Learners will be able to interpret the

common question: "How old are you?"

Learners will be able to interpret the

common question: "What is your name?"

Learners will be able to match common

items to specific letter hand signs

PREREQUISITES

Learners should be Learners should be Learners should be

able to recite the 26 able to recite digits able to demonstrate
English letters in 0-9 in numerical basic computer skills

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LEARNER PROFILE

The intended learners for this course are educators employed by Collegiate Academies but specifically

work at the Livingston Collegiate Academy location. Majority of the learners are experienced

educators who have has some contact with adults or learners who are either hard-of-hearing or have

been diagnosed with some level of a hearing impairment. They are proficient in the English language,

both orally and written, and can recite the English letters and digits in their respective orders.

SUMMARY OF THE COURSE

This course is divided into 4 modules: 1 informational, 2 instructional, and 1 assessment portion. The

informational section houses a completely immersive sign language video that offers the learner a first

glimpse of an exemplary illustration of what conversational sign language looks like from the

perspective of the reader. In the instructional modules, learners are exposed to the hand signs that

represent both the English alphabet and the 10 numeric digits. The assessment portion involves

multiple choice, matching, short answer and check all apply questions. Each question is aligned to

the material from the course and serves as a representation of what the learner should have retained

from completing the course. Overall, each module provides targeted information to the learner for

encompassing all the required components for utilizing basic American Sign Language. The

instructional goal of the course is to provide enough information so that the learner may be able to

communicate with adults and students who are hard of hearing or experience hearing impairments.

The learner will proceed through each module with the expectation of showcasing their knowledge

during the assessment portion of the course.

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LEARNING STRATEGY

Due to the complexity of the content within the course, a case-based learning strategy is

utilized. Typically, interactions involving explanations and challenges to student thinking are

essential features of case-based learning. In this instance, learners are encouraged to share

their thoughts amongst other teachers in the workplace, and by deciphering signed sentences

and applying concepts to real-life situations, the learners thinking is challenged. With case-

based knowledge, the learner is provided an opportunity to build their knowledge for

communicating with a group of adults and students who require more intense skills.

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RATIONALE OF COMPUTER AND WEB BASED FORMATS

Collegiate Academies is an organization of over 3,000 faculty and staff personnel. Their main goal is to

educate underprivileged youth in the inner city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Many of the students

served by Collegiate Academies experience low socio-economic statuses and are taught by educators

who are not originally from the city. 83% of those same educators only speak one language (English)

which presents a communication barrier between a larger group of students and their families.

Furthermore, other methods to encourage teachers to learn a second language have proven costly and

extremely time consuming.

The rationale in utilizing a web-based format for this instruction is as follows:

learners will be able to engage in a new language at no cost to themselves

learners will be able to complete the learning at their own pace

learners will be able to access the introductory American Sign Language course from any

computer or mobile device connected to the internet

learners will be able to broaden their impact on all students in a way that increases their

engagement in a specific course.

Collegiate Academies will be able to monitor the presentation of instructional content

Collegiate Academies will be able to track the mastery of each participant

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SCREEN DESIGNS

FIGURE 1 INTRO SCREEN

FIGURE 2 - COURSE BREAKDOWN SCREEN

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FIGURE 3 - MODULE 1 FIRST LOOK SCREEN

FIGURE 4 - SAMPLE LETTERS AND NUMBER SCREENS

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FIGURE 5 - MODULE 2 SAMPLE SCREEN

FIGURE 6 - SAMPLE ASSESSMENT SCREENS

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FLOWCHART OF LESSON DESIGN

Modue 1
Video Information
History of ASL

Letters
A-Z
Module 2
Letters and Numbers
Numbers
0-9

Asking For Someone's

Name

Expressing Pleasure
Introducing Yourself
Meeting Someone

Signing "My Name is..."

Asking if a Person Is Deaf

Telling If You Are

Hearing or Deaf
Exchange Personal
ABCs of ASL

Information
Asking If Someone Is A
Student

Asking Where Someone

Attends School
Module 3
Basic Sentences
Asking Where The
Restroom Is

Telling Where The

Restroom Is
Talking About
Surrounding
Responding In
Coversation

Asking Where To Buy

Coffee

Asking Where A Person

Lives

Asking How A Person

Telling Where You Live
Arrived

Vowel Hand Signs Traveling On The Bus

Matching Items to Letter

Hand Signs

Module 4 Video - Comprehension

Showcase of Skills Questions

Plans to Apply
Knowledge

Quiz Review

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COST ESTIMATE

Estimated Project Costs

Employee Hours Pay Rate Estimate Total

Instructional Designer 48 $ 50.00 $ 2,400.00

Project Manager 16 $ 100.00 $ 1,600.00

Evaluator 4 $ 80.00 $ 320.00
Programmer 5 $ 50.00 $ 250.00

Curriculum Director 3 $ 50.00 $ 150.00

Total Project Hours 76 Total Cost $4,720.00

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