WL17.ASL.IHP.7

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - American Sign Language

WL17.ASL.IHP.7
Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the Deaf and hearing cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

products of the Deaf culture.
practices of the Deaf culture.
perspectives of the Deaf culture.
how to compare cultural products, pratices and perspectives.
political institutions of the Deaf culture.

Skills

Students are able to:

compare and contrast cultural products, parctices and perspectives.
identify political institutions of the Deaf community.
research and/or reflect on the role of the individual vs community in the hearing and Deaf cultures.

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.

Design by Adaptive Theme