My group and I propose that our school should add American Sign Language as another foreign language option to choose over Spanish. I believe that we should implement some ASL in the younger children's curriculum, as in an immersion school. The students would keep up their Spanish curriculum in addition to ASL. Once they get into 5th grade, we will allow them the option to continue learning Spanish, or to continue ASL as their only foreign language.
The learning of American Sign Language is useful because it develops awareness and sensitivity toward the culture of people who speak ASL. It provides insight on what it is like to be deaf or hard of hearing. Furthermore, speaking ASL gives the opportunity to challenge stereotypes and to provide
The learning of American Sign Language is useful because it develops awareness and sensitivity toward the culture of people who speak ASL. It provides insight on what it is like to be deaf or hard of hearing. Furthermore, speaking ASL gives the opportunity to challenge stereotypes and to provide