Historical Current Curricula

Historical and Current Curricula for AAS, BA
and MA programs in ASL/Deaf studies and

ASL Education, and ASL courses
by
Keith M. Cagle, M.A.
Outline
l.
Overview of Curricula for ASL Courses
2.
Functions and Topics for ASL 1-6
3.
Research and Findings for

a. AAS program in ASL / Deaf Studies
b. BA program in ASL / Deaf Studies and ASL Education
c. MA program in Foreign Language and ASL / Deaf Studies
4.
Surveys with 20 colleges and universities on curricula for

ASL 1-6, class size, faculty size and requirements
5.
Actions
How I became interested in topic?
NTID new courses, including

Introduction to Sign Language Teaching
Gardner-Webb University 4 years program
Central Piedmont Community College AAS in ASL /
Deaf Studies, and BA program
NC ASLTA workshop on ASL Curriculum
NY Dept of Education / NTID ASL 1-4 Outcomes
NC Dept of Public Instruction ASL Standards
National ASLTA Standards
University of Northern Colorado
OVERVIEW
of
CURRICULA
for
ASL Courses
1964
* Vocabulary method
1964
* Vocabulary method
1970
* Vocabulary method
1970
* Vocabulary method
1972
* Mostly vocabulary
method
* Some grammartranslation method
Probably it is the first one
to say American Sign
Language
1972
* Mostly vocabulary
method
* Some grammartranslation method
1976
* Vocabulary method
1976
* Vocabulary method
1979
* Grammar-translation
method
Note: No year mentioned,
however the ISBNs last two
digits showed 79.
1979
method
1979
method
1980
* 3 Student books
* Grammar & Culture
book
* Teacher book
* Videotape
Grammar-translation
method
Probably the FIRST
ASL curriculum
1980
* Student book
* Supplemental book
* Some vocabulary
method
method
1984
* Student book
* Vocabulary book
* 3 teacher books with
illustration masters
* CD-Rom
* Direct Experience
method
* Grammar-Translation
method
1988
*
*
*
*
Student workbook
Teacher book
DVD
Training
* Functional-Notional
Approach
* Direct Experience
Method
1992
* Student workbook
* Teacher book
* DVD
* Training
Approach
* Direct Experience
Method
Learning ASL
1st Edition 1994
2nd Edition - 2004
1996
*
*
*
Student workbook
Teacher book
Many videotapes
* Vocabulary method
method
2001
* Student workbook
* Teacher book
* DVD
* Training
Approach
* Direct Experience
Method
2006
*
*
*
*
Student workbook
Supplemental book
DVD
Training
2008
Expanded & updated
Only on Units 1-6
ASL at Work
To be released by Dawn Sign Press soon.
2-5 years Between ASL Books

1980
1980
1984
1988
1992
1994
1996
2001
2006
2008
ASL (by Baker & Cokely) and

A Basic Course in ASL
Basic Sign Communication
Signing Naturally Level 1
Learning American Sign Language
Bravo ASL! Curriculum
Master ASL
Signing Naturally Units 1-6
Factors in selection of curriculum

l. Separated textbook, DVD,
workbook for student and
teacher (interactive)
2. Contents: vocabulary,
grammars and cultural
information?
3. Spiraling, cumulative and
sequential order?
4. Illustrations included?
5. Activities included?
6. Exercises and reviews
included?
7. Different levels?
8. Index included?
9. Include the functions?
10. Explain methods &

approaches to teach or use?
11. Readability?
12. Price is reasonable?
13. Match your style and course?
14. Publisher/Author provide
training on using the
materials? Or sponsor ASL
training and ASLTA?
15. Evaluations (e.g. Quizzes,
tests, exams) included?
16. Updated?
17. Its reputation?
18. Match your students?
19. Within your
quarter/semester?
What functions???
Examples:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Introducing oneself
Making a greeting
Exchanging information with each other
Telling and asking where you live
Making requests
Talking about family
more.
One book by Brown listed around 54 functions.
Functions and Topics

Researched by
Sharon J. Hurley and Keith M. Cagle
December 2006
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
ASL At ASL
Signing
Work
Master Naturally
Introducing Ourselves
Unit 1
Unit 1
Learning ASL
Unit 2
Unit 1
People at Work
Unit 3
Unit 10
Making Appointments
Unit 4
Work Duties
Unit 5
Unit 5
Sharing Personal Information
Unit 6
Unit 3
Unit 2, 15
Where People Live
Unit 7
Unit 9
Unit 4
Time & Activities
Unit 8
Unit 6
Unit 6
Unit 1
Unit 10
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
ASL At
Work
ASL
Signing
Master Naturally
Making Requests
Unit 9
Discussing Weather
Unit 10
Unit 3
Schedules & Events
Unit 11
Unit 10 Unit 17
Discussing Health
Unit 12
Unit 8
Locating Objects
Unit 13
Hobbies & Interests
Unit 14
Unit 3
Unit 17
Spending Money
Unit 15
Unit 9
Unit 22
Explaining Procedures
Unit 16
Unit 9
Unit 24
Unit 13
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
Welcome
ASL At Work
ASL
Master
Signing
Naturally
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1, 15
Getting Started
Getting to Know You
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 2, 15
Family & Friends
Unit 4
Unit 5
School Days
Unit 5
Sports & Activities
Unit 1, 6
Unit 8
Unit 6
Unit 6
My Daily Routine
Unit 7
Unit 12
Describing People
Unit 8
Unit 8
My Home & Community Unit 7
Unit 9
Unit 4
Making Plans
Unit 10
Unit 17
Unit 11
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
ASL at
Work
ASL
Master
Signing
Naturally 1
Introducing Oneself
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Exchanging Personal Information
Unit 1, 6
Unit 3
Unit 2
Unit 9
Unit 3
Unit 9
Unit 4
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 6
Giving Directions
Unit 9
Unit 7
Describing Others
Unit 8
Unit 8
Talking About Surroundings

Telling Where You Live
Unit 7
Talking About Your Family

Telling About Activities
Unit 8
Making Requests
Unit 9
Talking About Family & Occupations
Unit 3, 5
Unit 9
Unit 4, 5
Unit 10
Attributing Qualities to Others
Unit 8
Unit 11
Talking About Routines
Unit 7
Unit 12
Signing Naturally
Level II
ASL 3 & 4
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
ASL at
Work
Locating Things Around the House
Unit 13
ASL
Signing
Master
Naturally
Unit 13
Complaining, Making Suggestions &

Requests
Exchanging Personal Information: Life
Events
Unit 14
Unit 1, 6
Unit 3
Describing and Identifying Things

Talking About the Weekend
Unit 15
Unit 16
Unit 11,
14
Unit 10
Unit 17
Signing Naturally
Level III
ASL 5 & 6
FUNCTIONS & TOPICS
ASL at
Work
ASL
Master
Signing
Naturally
Talking About Unforgettable Moments
Unit 18
Sharing Interesting Facts
Unit 19
Explaining Rules
Unit 20
Telling About Accidents
Unit 21
Talking About Money
Unit 15
Making Major Decisions

Talking About Health
Narrating
Unit 22
Unit 23
Unit 12
Unit 24
Unit 25
Combination of
all functions and topics
from
three ASL books
FUNCTIONS AND TOPICS
ASL at Work
Attributing Qualities to Others
ASL Master
Signing Naturally
Unit 8
Unit 11
Complaining, Making Suggestions & Requests
Unit 14
Describing and Identifying Things
Unit 16
Describing Others
Unit 8
Discussing Health
Unit 12
Discussing Weather
Unit 10
Unit 8
Exchanging Personal Information & Life Events
Unit 1, 6
Unit 3
Explaining Rules & Procedures
Unit 16
Getting Started
Unit 8
Unit 24
Unit 2, 15
Unit 20
Unit 2
Getting to Know You
Unit 1, 6
Unit 3
Unit 2, 15
Hobbies & Interests
Unit 14
Unit 3
Unit 17
Introducing Oneself /Ourselves
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Learning ASL
Unit 2
Unit 1
Locating Objects / Things Around the House
Unit 13
Unit 13
Making Appointments and Requests
Unit 4, 9
Unit 9
Making Major Decisions
Unit 23
ASL at
Work
ASL
Signing
Master Naturally
Making Plans / Schedules & Events /

Talking About Weekend
Unit 11,
14
Unit
2,7,10
Unit 17
Unit 7
Unit 12
Unit 9
Unit 4
My Daily Routine / Talking About

Routines
My Home & Community
Unit 7
Narrating
Unit 25
School Days
Unit 5
Sharing Interesting Facts
Unit 19
Talking About Family & Friends
Unit 3,
Unit 5
Unit 4
Unit 5
Talking About Health
Unit 12
Unit 8
Unit 24
ASL at
Work
ASL
Signing
Master Naturally
Talking About Money / Spending

Money
Unit 15
Unit 9
Talking About Occupations & Work

Duties
Unit 3,
Unit 5
Unit 10 Unit 10
Talking About Surroundings / Giving

Directions
Unit 9
Unit 22
Unit 3, 7
Talking About Unforgettable Moments
Unit 18
Telling About Accidents
Unit 21
Telling About Activities, Sport & Time
Unit 8
Unit 6
Unit 6
Telling Where You Live / Where

People Live
Unit 7
Unit 9
Unit 4
Welcome
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1, 15
Research on
AAS programs in
in ASL / Deaf Studies
12 Colleges/Universities
American River College in
Sacramento, CA
Idaho State University in
Pocatello, Idaho
Madonna University in
Livonia, Michigan
Bishop State Community
College in Mobile,
Alabama
Chattanooga State Technical

Community College in
Chattanooga,
Tennessee
Terra Community College in
Fremont, Ohio
Union County College in
Cranford, New Jersey
Burlington County College
in Pemberton, New Jersey
Ohlone College in
Fremont, California
Bristol Community College
in Fall River,
Massachusetts
LaGuardia Community
College in Long Island,
New York
Northern Essex Community

College in Lawrence,
Massachusetts
Common Areas for Courses

among 12 Colleges / Universities
ASL Skills
Deaf Culture
Deaf Studies / Community
Linguistics
Literature
Practicum
(12)
(11)
(6)
(6)
(6)
(7)
ASL Skills Courses for

AAS programs
ASL 1
ASL 2
ASL 3
ASL 4
ASL 5
ASL 6
ASL 7
ASL 8
Fingerspelling I
Fingerspelling II
(12)
(12)
(12)
(9)
(5)
(2)
(1) in quarter system
(1) in quarter system
(4)
(2)
ASL I Courses for

AAS programs
Different Course Titles
ASL Seminar I
American Sign Language I
Beginning ASL I
Elementary ASL I
Principles of American Sign Language I
ASL 2 Courses for

AAS programs
ASL Seminar II
American Sign Language II
Beginning ASL II
Elementary ASL II
Principles of American Sign Language II
ASL 3 Courses for

AAS programs
American Sign Language III
Intermediate ASL I
Principles of American Sign Language III
ASL 4 Courses for

AAS programs
American Sign Language IV
Intermediate ASL II
Principles of American Sign Language IV
ASL 5 Courses for

AAS programs
Advanced American Sign Language I
American Sign Language V
ASL 6 - 8 Courses for

AAS program
Advanced American Sign Language II (ASL 6)

Advanced American Sign Language III (ASL 7)
Advanced American Sign Language IV (ASL 8)
Deaf Culture Courses for

AAS programs
Different course titles:
American Deaf Culture
Deaf Culture
Deaf Culture and Community
Deafness & Culture
Introduction to Deaf Culture
Sociology of American Deaf Community
Sociology of Deaf People and Their Culture
Deaf Studies / Community Courses for

AAS programs
Deaf Studies
Impact of Deafness
Introduction to Deaf Community
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Orientation to Deafness
The Deaf Community in Society
Linguistics Courses for

AAS programs
American Sign Language Linguistics
Linguistics of ASL
Sign Language Structure
Literature Courses for

AAS programs
ASL/Deaf Literature
ASL Literature
ASL Storytelling
Creative Signing
Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore
Practicum Courses for

AAS programs
American Sign Language Field Work
Introduction to Practicum
Full-time Internship
Part-time Internship
Observational Experience in ASL
Work Experience in Sign Language Studies
Other Courses for AAS Programs
Advanced Reception of ASL

American Sign Language I /II Laboratory
American Sign Language Vocabulary
ASL Classifiers (2)
ASL Sign Choir
Careers Using ASL
Deaf Education, Educating Deaf People
Introduction to Communication Differences
and Disorder
Other Courses for AAS Programs
Introduction to the Interpreting Field

Deaf History (2)
Sign Language in Society
Signing Seminar I, II
Specialized Vocabulary
Visual/Gestural Seminar I, II and
Visual-Gestural Communication Techniques
Research on
BA programs in
ASL / Deaf Studies
California State University
at Northridge
Gallaudet University
Gardner-Webb University
in North Carolina
Kent State University in
Ohio
Keuka College in Keuka,
NY
Madonna University in
Michigan
Maryville College in
Tennessee
Northeastern University in
Massachusetts
University of New Mexico at
Albuquerque in New
Mexico
University of Rochester in
New York
University of Utah in Salt
Lake City, Utah
Utah Valley State College
Western Oregon University
in Oregon

ASL Skills
Culture and Community
Linguistics
Literature
Practicum
Methodology
ASL Skills Courses for

BA programs
Beginning ASL 1
Beginning ASL 2
Intermediate ASL 1
Intermediate ASL 1
Advanced ASL 1
Advanced ASL 2
Superior ASL 1 (in one college)
Superior ASL 2 (in one college)
ASL Fingerspelling and Number Signs 1 & 2
Culture and Community Courses for

BA programs
American Deaf Community, Culture and History
Deaf and Hearing People
Deaf History: Social and Cultural Issues
Introduction to Deaf community
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Issues in Deaf Culture
Linguistics Courses for

BA programs
ASL Discourse
ASL Linguistics, Introduction to ASL Linguistics
ASL Translation, Comparative Linguistics: ASL/English
Grammatical Analysis
Language Development
Language and Psycholinguistics
Semantic Analysis
Semantic and Syntax of ASL
Literature Courses for

BA programs
ASL: Deaf Literature
ASL Deaf Theatre
ASL Drama
ASL Literature, ASL Literature & Folklore
Deaf History and Literature
Literature in ASL
Narrative and Poetic Styles in ASL
Methodology Courses for

BA programs
Introduction to Teaching ASL
Methods 1 & 2
Methods of Teaching ASL
Teaching ASL as a Second Language
Practicum Courses for

BA programs
ASL Field period
Internship in ASL
Practicum
Student Teaching in Teaching ASL
Other Courses for

BA programs
Assessment and Diagnosis of ASL Competence
ASL Development Deaf
Deafness and the Law
Deaf-Related Careers
First and Second Language Acquisition
Signed English / Manually Coded English Systems
Simultaneous Communication
Research on
MA programs in
Teaching Foreign Language
Middlebury College in
Middlebury, VT
Southern Illinois University
in Carbondale, IL
Kent State University in
Kent, OH
Virginia Tech in
Blacksburg, VA
The University of Alabama
in Birmingham, AL
The University of Maine in

Orono, ME
Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey
in New Brunswick, NJ
Texas Tech University in
Lubbock, TX
University of Minnesota in
Minneapolis, MN
The University of Iowa in
Iowa City, Iowa
Colorado State University
in Fort Collins, CO
Portland State University in
Portland, OR
Credit Hours for MA degree

Number of required credits for the program is varied
among the colleges and universities.
Most programs require 30 to 36 credit hours to complete
the program.
Portland State University requires 45 credit hours.
Additionally it requires ACTFLs OPI rating of
Advanced Plus for an admission into the program.

Acquisition: L1 and L2
Classroom Management
Curriculum
Development
Evaluation and
Assessment
Exceptional Students
Linguistics
Literature
Portfolio
Practicum
Research
Subject (e.g. German)
Teaching Methods
Technology / Resources
Research on
MA programs in
Teaching ASL, Deaf Studies and
Education with a specialization in
teaching sign language.
Boston University
Columbia University in New York City
McDaniel College in Westminster , MD
Ohio State University in Columbus, OH
University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
Boston University
MA in Deaf Studies
Can take a doctoral study in this area.

Focus on Deaf in K-12
Requirement: Fluency in ASL
Boston University
MA in Deaf Studies
Education courses
Psychology courses
Cultural aspects of the Deaf course
Nature of Language
Linguistic Theory
Language Acquisition
Teaching of language (ASL and English)
Boston University
MA in Deaf Studies
Curriculum Development
Education of multiple-handicapped Children
Counseling
Administration
English as a Second Language
Bilingual / Bicultural Education
Practicum (two terms)
Columbia University
MA in Teaching ASL 45 credits
Designing Curriculum and
Instruction
Principles of Teaching and
Learning
Theories of Human
Cognition and Learning
Developmental Psychology:
Adolescence
American Culture and
Education
Cultural and Social Basis of

Education
Communication and
Culture
Psychosocial and cultural
Aspects of Individuals
who are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing
Introduction to Second
Columbia University
Linguistics of ASL
Language Development
and Habilitation: The
Foundations
ASL I & II
Methods and Materials in
Teaching ASL and Deaf
Community and Culture
Teacher as Researcher
Assessment in ASL and

Deaf Studies (for
students without signing
background)
Observation and Student
Teaching of ASL (2
terms)
Literature and Teaching
(elective)
Columbia University
Educational Video
Production (elective)
Selected topics (2 terms) in
ASL , Deaf Community
and Culture
MA in Deaf Studies
Pre-requisites:
Introduction to Deaf Culture
Introduction to ASL Structure
MA in Deaf Studies
Core Courses
Deaf Cultural Studies

Sign and the Philosophy
of Language
The Structure of
Language: English and
ASL
ASL Media Production

Literary Traditions in the
Deaf community
Enforcing Normalcy:
Deaf and Disability
Studies
Critical Pedagogy
MA in Deaf Studies
Sign Language Teaching Concentration
Methods of Second Language Teaching

Curriculum Development for Second Language
Instruction
Language Learning by Adults
Assessing Second Language Skills
Seminar in Sign Language Teaching
Sign Language Teaching Internship
McDaniel College
MA in Education
Pre-requisites:
Linguistics of ASL
Special Education Method
Psychology of Exceptionality
Adolescence or Child Development
McDaniel College
MA in Education
Core Courses
Foundations in Deaf Education

Reading for Deaf Children
Assessment and Instruction of Deaf Students
with Special Needs
First and Second Language Learning
McDaniel College
MA in Education
Area of specialization:
Elementary/ASL Specialist (Grades 1-8)
Completion of the M.S. in Deaf Education
Internship in Deaf Education (9 credits)
Counseling Parents of Deaf Children
Methods of Teaching ASL: 1st & 2nd Language Learners
Assessing ASL Skills: 1st & 2nd Language Learners
Literacy Connections through ASL Storytelling
ASL Internship (3 credits)
McDaniel College
MA in Education
Secondary/ASL Specialist (Grades 6-12)
Completion of the M.S. in Deaf Education

Internship in Deaf Education (9 credits)
Counseling Parents of Deaf Children
Methods of Teaching ASL: 1st & 2nd Language
Instruction
Advanced ASL Linguistics
McDaniel College
MA in Education
Secondary/ASL Specialist (Grades 6-12)
Assessing ASL Skills: 1st and 2nd Language

Learners
Literacy Connections through ASL Storytelling
ASL Internship (3 credits)
Western Maryland College

MA in Teaching ASL (former)
Sociology of the Community

Linguistic Structure of ASL
Second Language Acquisition & ASL Instruction
Second Language Teaching Methodology
Curriculum Theory & Design for ASL Instruction
Teaching American Deaf Culture
Assessing Student ASL Skills
Western Maryland College

MA in Teaching ASL (former)
Applied Research in the Classroom

Modern World
Practicum (2 sessions)
Ohio State University

MA in ASL Education
(Now it is ???)
Core:
Integrated Teaching & Learning

Foundations
Multicultural
Research

MA in ASL Education
ASL Education Focus Area
ASL Assessment
Developing Language Competencies: 1st & 2nd
Language Use in Deaf Communities
Linguistics Structure of ASL and its
Application I & II

MA in ASL Education
ASL Education Focus Area
Field Experience
Internship
Readings in Second Language Education
Capstone M.A. Research Seminar
Advanced Studies in Deafness
One course within Foreign & Second Language Ed.
University of Wisconsin (goal)

Milwaukee, WI
Masters and Ph.D. program and an extensive array of
programs including ASL Studies, ASL Language, ASL
Interpreting, ASL Teaching Certification in collaboration
within Curriculum and Instruction.
The department of Curriculum and Instruction recently
approved the certification program for teachers who want
to teach ASL as a world language, teaching methods and
advanced ASL Studies courses. (2006)
RECOMMENDATIONS
for
MA PROGRAM IN TEACHING ASL
Recommended Pre-requisites
for MA in Teaching ASL
ASLPI Score of 3+ or higher or
SLPI Rating of Advanced Plus or higher
Prequisite Courses
ASL Literature
Linguistics of ASL
Recommended Courses
First and Second Language Acquisition of ASL
ASL Classroom Management
ASL Curriculum Development and Design
ASL Assessment and Testing
Teaching Exceptional Students in ASL Classes
Teaching ASL in Elementary / Secondary / Postsecondary Schools
Recommended Courses
Theories and Methods of Teaching
Teaching Deaf Culture and ASL Literature
Issues in Teaching ASL
Research Methods in ASL Teaching
Instructional Technology and Materials for ASL
Classes
Practicum for ASL Teaching
Curricula for ASL 1-4

Courses
Central Piedmont Community College in NC
Clemson University in South Carolina
College of Southern Nevada
Del Mar College in Texas
Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina
Hillsborough Community College
Keuka College in New York
Miami-Dade College in Florida
Mt. San Jacinto College in California
Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City
Phoenix College
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Suffolk County Community College in Long Island
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
University of North Carolina in Greensboro
Vincennes University in Indiana
Western Piedmont Community College in NC
Wilson Community College in NC
Common Courses Offered

ASL 1
ASL 2
ASL 3
ASL 4
ASL 5
ASL 6
ASL Linguistics
Deaf Culture
ASL Discourse Analysis
Fingerspelling and Numbers
20
20
20
19
8
5
13
14
11
9
4
Curriculum Used
Signing Naturally
ASL Masters
ASL at Work
Green Book Series
100 Series
Classifers DVD
For Hearing People Only
15
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
ASL 1 Signing Naturally

Units 1-5
Units 1-6, C.R. 1-6
Units 1-7
Units 1-8
Units 1-12
Unspecified
1
8
2
2
1
1
ASL 1 Other Curriculum

Master ASL
Units 1-4
Various
2
2
ASL at Work
Units 1-6
Various
1
1
Units 1-11
Learning ASL
Units 1-8
Green Book Series
Various

Units 6-9
Units 7-12 & C.R. 7-12
Units 7-13 & 15
Units 8-12
Units 9-14
Units 9-15
1
7
1
2
1
1

Master ASL
Units 4-7
Units 5-10
Various
1
1
2
ASL at Work
Units 7-12
Various
1
1
Units 12-22
Learning ASL
Units 9-16
Green Book Series
Various

Units 1-6
Units 10-13
Units 13-14
Units 13-15
Units 13-17, C.R.
Units 14-16
Units 14, 16, 17 and
parts of 13 & 15
Units 18-20
Units 18-21
1
1
1
3
5
1
1
1
1

Master ASL
Units 7-10
Various
1
2
ASL at Work
Units 13-17
Various
1
1
Learning ASL
Units 17-24
Green Book Series
Various & Unspecified

Units 7-14
Units 13, 17-18, 23

Part s of 14, 16, 19
Units 15-16
Units 16-17
Units 16 & CR
Units 18, 20, 21 & 23
Units 18-22
Units 18-25
Units 18, 21, 23, Part of 20 & 22
Units 20-25
Units 21-24
Units 22-25
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Master ASL
Various & unspecified
ASL at Work
Green Book Series
Chapters 14-17

Units 18-20
Units 18-21
Units 20-21
1
2
2

Master ASL
Various
ASL at Work
Various
Green Book Series
Various
Linguistics of ASL
Unspecified
English to ASL book
First 6 major features 1

Units 18-25
Units 21-23 & 25
Units 22-24
Units 22-25
1
1
1
2

Master ASL
ASL at Work
Green Book Series
Various
English to ASL book
Unspecified
Others
ASL Placement test

Class size
Number of faculty members
Required qualifications
Experiences about recruiting and hiring
ASL Placement Test

YES
NO
12
4
Credit by exam
Evaluates transfer student
In proceeding
1
1
1
Class Size for ASL 1

12 students
12-15 students
14 students
15 students
16 students
15-20 students
1
1
2
3
1
1
20 students
20-25 students
24 students
25 students
28 students
30 students
5
1
1
2
1
1

10-15 students
12 students
14 students
15 students
16 students
15-20 students
1
1
1
4
1
1
20 students
24 students
25 students
26 students
30 students
5
1
2
1
1

6-10 students
12 students
12-15 students
14 students
15 students
18 students
1
2
1
1
4
1
20 students
21 students
25 students
26 students
5
1
2
1

10 students
12 students
12-15 students
14 students
15 students
1
2
1
1
3
18 students
20 students
21 students
25 students
26 students
1
5
1
1
1

8 students
10 students
15 students
16 students
20 students
1
2
1
1
1

5 students
10 students
15 students
16 students
1
2
1
1
Faculty
Full-time
1 full-time
2 full-time
3 full-time
4 full-time
6 full-time
7 full-time
9 full-time
Part-time
-
4
7
4
1
1
1
1
1 part-time
1-2 part-time
2 part-time
2-5 part-time
4 part-time
4-5 part-time
5 part-time
8 part-time
10 part-time
15 part-time
20 part-time
2
1
1
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Requirements for Full-time Faculty
Ph.D. 1
Master 19
BA
1 for non-credit course for staff/fac.
ASLPI 1
SLPI
3
ASLTA Certification
Experience about Recruiting and Hiring
Difficult to find qualified individuals locally.

Difficult to find faculty with Ph.D.
Increased the salary to attract the faculty.
Slim group of applicants with MA degree.
Easier to hire part-time teachers because lesser requirements.
Difficult to find part-time teachers with M.A. degree and ASLTA
certification.
Easier to find teachers with M.A. with 18 hours in the subject
area, than finding teachers with Ph.D.
Extremely difficult! For ASL classes, we prefer to hire Deaf
instructors, but hard to find a skilled ASL signer / instructor
with an MA degree.
Interpretations
19 responded that MA is required.

Difficult to find qualified teachers.
We need to establish more M.A. programs
in ASL Education or Teaching ASL.
How many
Interpreter Education Programs
(IEPs)?
1968
1978
1988
1998
2008
2
14
55
85
130
Need more ASL / Deaf Studies and / or

ASL Education programs for
*
*
Deaf people
general people who wish
to work with deaf consumers
(e.g. teachers, counselors)
What can you do?

1.
2.
3.
4.
3.
Get your ASL teachers altogether

Discuss strategies and review curriculum
Propose new needed courses (e.g. ASL Literature,
Introduction to Teaching ASL)
Propose new AAS and BA in ASL/Deaf Studies,
and MA in ASL Education/Studies
Change the name of Interpreter Education to ASL
and Interpreting Studies
Brainstorming?
Wrap up
*
*
*
*
*
Past and current curricula for ASL classes

Functions and Topics for ASL 1-6
Research and Findings for
- AAS and BA program in ASL / Deaf
Studies and ASL Education
- MA program in Foreign Language and
ASL / Deaf Studies
Surveys with 20 colleges and universities
(curriculum for ASL 1-6, class size, faculty #)
Future actions
You as the teacher are a DRIVER.

Curriculum is an VEHICLE.
Teaching methods are the adaptive ROADS.
Students mastery of ASL is your DESTINATION.
Keith M. Cagle, 2006
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Historical and Current Curricula for AAS, BA

and MA programs in ASL/Deaf studies and

Overview of Curricula for ASL Courses

Functions and Topics for ASL 1-6

Research and Findings for

Surveys with 20 colleges and universities on curricula for

How I became interested in topic?

NTID new courses, including

To be released by Dawn Sign Press soon.

2-5 years Between ASL Books

ASL (by Baker & Cokely) and

Factors in selection of curriculum

10. Explain methods &

One book by Brown listed around 54 functions.

Functions and Topics

FUNCTIONS & TOPICS

Sharing Personal Information

Where People Live

Time & Activities

FUNCTIONS & TOPICS

Schedules & Events

Hobbies & Interests

FUNCTIONS & TOPICS

Family & Friends

Sports & Activities

My Home & Community Unit 7

FUNCTIONS & TOPICS

Exchanging Personal Information

Talking About Surroundings

Talking About Your Family

Talking About Family & Occupations

Attributing Qualities to Others

Talking About Routines

Locating Things Around the House

Complaining, Making Suggestions &

Describing and Identifying Things

Talking About Unforgettable Moments

Sharing Interesting Facts

Telling About Accidents

Talking About Money

Making Major Decisions

FUNCTIONS AND TOPICS

Attributing Qualities to Others

Complaining, Making Suggestions & Requests

Describing and Identifying Things

Exchanging Personal Information & Life Events

Explaining Rules & Procedures

Getting to Know You

Hobbies & Interests

Introducing Oneself /Ourselves

Locating Objects / Things Around the House

Making Appointments and Requests

Making Major Decisions

FUNCTIONS AND TOPICS

Making Plans / Schedules & Events /

My Daily Routine / Talking About

Sharing Interesting Facts

Talking About Family & Friends

Talking About Health

FUNCTIONS AND TOPICS

Talking About Money / Spending

Talking About Occupations & Work