Experiential learning and great for team bonding, students gain understanding of BSL rules and deaf culture such as the importance of facial expressions, pointing, placements, eye contact and waving or tapping on shoulder to get someone’s attention.
Sign Source for Secondary Schools is a six-session teaching resource designed for use in the classroom for up to 30 students. The sessions are engaging and interactive and include a range of activities and group work to reinforce learning.
The course covers BSL structure, grammar and syntax, plus deaf awareness.
We have made numerous signed songs available which can be enjoyed by all in class, assemblies, concerts and school performances.
Upon purchase the school receives the package for one year, with unlimited logins allowing the course to be used as often as required and at a time that suits the school’s timetable. This model is suitable for all post-primary year groups and is an effective and achievable option to give as many students as possible the foundation and skills to converse in sign language. Included in the package is a home learning course for revision and individual study.