Reading Suzanne, Padgett Robert J
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Am J Audiol. 2011 Dec;20(2):S197-202. doi: 10.1044/1059-0889(2011/10-0029). Epub 2011 Nov 2.
This article describes a connection between service learning and American Sign Language (ASL) instruction. The Deaf community served as communication partners for university students, enabling them to use language skills in a natural setting.
The rationale and implementation of pairing ASL with service learning are presented. A review of one study provides information about student perceptions of service learning, and a second study presents evidence about the development of ASL skills through a service learning experience.
Service learning proved to be a valuable teaching method for ASL instruction, facilitating an increase in cultural awareness and ASL skills. Students' anecdotal evidence about service learning experiences indicated that they gained insights beyond just the improvement in language skills.
The connection between service learning and ASL instruction is advantageous because students gained cultural understanding as well as language skills. This course design could be used at other institutions where a Deaf community is accessible.
本文描述了服务学习与美国手语（ASL）教学之间的联系。聋人社区作为大学生的交流伙伴，使他们能够在自然环境中运用语言技能。
介绍了将美国手语与服务学习相结合的基本原理和实施方法。一项研究的综述提供了有关学生对服务学习看法的信息，另一项研究则提供了通过服务学习经历美国手语技能发展的证据。
服务学习被证明是美国手语教学的一种有价值的教学方法，有助于提高文化意识和美国手语技能。学生关于服务学习经历的轶事证据表明，他们获得的见解不仅仅局限于语言技能的提高。
服务学习与美国手语教学之间的联系具有优势，因为学生既获得了文化理解又提高了语言技能。这种课程设计可在其他有聋人社区的机构中使用。
