Five Parallel Mathematics Lessons in American Sign Language and English with Steven Fuerst and Harv Schuldt Strategies for Use | Meet the Instructors | Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Credits

Strategies for Use

This project was produced with many different possibilities for use. What is listed here are simply suggestions for focusing on developing
interpretation skills within mathematics settings.

1. View and analyze the parallel lessons.

1. First, study the lesson plan to have an idea of what topics will be covered.
2. Then, watch either the ASL or English lesson in its entirety. Make note of how specific math concepts are explained and conveyed.
3. Then, watch the parallel lesson. Compare and contrast the language usage.

The lessons range from 8 - 20 minutes in length, so be sure to allot enough time to allow for viewing both in one sitting.

2. Practice interpretation from English to ASL.

• First, study the lesson plan. You may even want to print it out so that you will have it for a reference.
• Then, interpret the English version of the lesson. If desired, videotape this interpretation to provide a baseline.
• After this, watch the ASL version of the lesson. You can then compare Steven’s use of ASL to the language used in this first interpretation
• After this analysis, return to the English version and re-interpret it, attempting to incorporate new ideas taken from the ASL lesson. Videotape this again, so that you can compare with the baseline videotape and see what improvements were made.
  

3. Practice interpretation from ASL to English.

This may be more challenging due to the movement of the ASL instructor making it a more difficult source to work from.

• First, study the lesson plan. You may even want to print it out so that you will have it for a reference.
• Then, interpret the ASL version of the lesson. If desired, videotape this interpretation to provide a baseline.
• After this, listen to the English version of the lesson. You can then compare Harv’s use of English to the language used in this first interpretation.
• After this analysis, return to the ASL version and re-interpret it, attempting to incorporate new ideas taken from the English lesson. Videotape this again, so that you can compare with the baseline videotape and see what improvements were made