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Stewart, David A. – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1990
Discusses trends and future issues in the bilingual education of deaf children, including teacher learning and use of American Sign Language (ASL), the total communication approach, deaf teachers' use of ASL, the coding of English in signs, and signed English and ASL as complementary communication systems. (five references) (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, Educational Trends
Miller, J. Douglas – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1983
Gives the text of an interview with James Woodward on the use of American Sign Language in the classroom. Also discusses the teaching of English in deaf and hearing situations. Available from the English Department, Gallaudet College, Washington, DC 20002. (EKN)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Deafness, English Instruction, Language of Instruction
Walworth, Margaret – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1989
Explores the use of American Sign Language (ASL) in the bilingual instruction of English as a Second Language for deaf students. Issues addressed include dominant languages, language minorities, legislative and cultural recognition of ASL as an official language, and limited English proficiency. (CB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, English (Second Language)
O'Rourke, Terrence J.; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1990
Panelists involved in deaf education teaching, research, and administration discuss the application of English-as-a-Second-Language methods for teaching English to deaf students, focusing on educational theories, use of American Sign Language, teacher education needs, and sociocultural factors. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, English (Second Language)
Strong, Michael; And Others – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1987
Discusses the rationale for implementing an experimental program for teaching language to young deaf children using a bilingual English as a Second Language approach. A program syllabus class activities, and evaluation procedures are described. (34 references) (CB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Class Activities, Deafness
Paul, Peter V. – Teaching English to Deaf and Second-Language Students, 1987
Discusses why and how American Sign Language should be used to teach English literacy skills. It is argued that previous studies have not systematically investigated the effects of American Sign Language on the development of English. (22 references) (CB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education Programs, Cultural Traits, Deafness