Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- greetings in multiple cultures.
- products of the Deaf and hearing cultures.
- what is considered acceptable in the Deaf community regarding eye contact, pointing, and getting attention by waving or touch.
Skills
Students are able to:
- compare gestures used for greeting in the hearing and Deaf cultures.
- investigate tangible products of the Deaf culture.
- compare behaviors such as eye gaze, leave taking, and attention getting.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- custom and tradition vary within the Deaf culture, as well as between Deaf and hearing cultures.
- by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
- other understanding will depend on theme being taught.
- there are products specifically designed for Deaf people.
