Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes ISL - Flipbook - Page 8
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Overview:
One of the ûrst conventions to learn about diferent cultures and in diferent languages are greetings and
introductions. Pupils will get to know a little more about their tutor and each other. They will learn how to greet each
other, ûngerspell their name, express their feelings in role-plays, and practice using diferent identities. Because our
ûrst name is a very important component of our identity, particular care should be given to correct handshapes and
orientation of ûngerspelling names correctly.
Learning intentions:
Through various learning experiences, pupils should be able to…
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Greet the tutor and each other
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Introduce themselves to their classmates and tutor
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Understand basic feelings
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Understand basic Deaf culture norms
Important note for teachers:
ISL is a visual and spatial language with its own distinct grammar and is not only a language of the hands, but also
of the face and body. It is also recognised as a language that does not derive from spoken language and has its
own grammatical and syntactical structures.
Examples are:
Spoken English: My name is Carmel
ISL: MY NAME C-A-R-M-E-L
Body movement and facial expressions are part of conscious communication.
Three notes about Deaf culture
• Eye contact is extremely important
• Touch in Deaf culture is acceptable to get another person's attention
• Pointing is acceptable for Deaf culture even though it is rude in hearing culture. The pupils need to understand
the difference. Examples: MY FRIEND [POINT TO HER and make eye contact] NAME M-A-R-Y
Links with Primary Curriculum
Areas and Subjects
Strands
Arts Education – Drama
Drama to explore feelings, knowledge, and ideas, leading to
understanding
Social, Personal and Health Education
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