ASL 1 students display their burgeoning knowledge of the language by playing a game of silent telephone.
In ASL 1, students learn the basics of American Sign Language, including how to sign each letter of the alphabet, finger-spell words, and the signs for a variety of words and expressions. Students learn to introduce themselves, greet others, express preferences, ask questions, and engage in basic conversations. English is only used to clarify; most of the class is in American Sign Language.
Drew knows and believes in teenagers. We engage each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact.