Name: Why take my ASL 101 classes?
Uploaded: 2022-09-25T09:17:17.000Z
Duration: 3 min 21 s
Description: Want to know about my ASL 101 classes? This video will tell you all about my classes and what you will be learning.

Want to know about my ASL 101 classes? This video will tell you all about my classes and what you will be learning. 

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I have been in love with ASL since I was a small child. I have Deaf family members, my best friend is Deaf, and I am Hard of Hearing so I have spoken the language a long time. I attended NW Florida State where I studied ASL and graduated with honors, it wasn’t long before I was working at the NWFSC as the ASL tutor and assisting the ASL Professor in her classes. Since then I have gone on to teach ASL in community programs and performing ASL songs in multiple different states for shows and festivals. 

Students in my class can expect to learn at their own pace. Each student is unique and so if your a fast learner, I will never hold you back. If you need more time we can always take it slow. If there is something specific you need help with we can focus on that. I am here for you, and am always available to answer questions even out of class. Your success means everything to me and together we can accomplish your goal. Let’s get started!

For a full list of the Class Course see below:

ASL 101
Class 1 (AT): unit 1 learning; proper greetings and farewells • Introducing yourself • asking and answering questions • The roll of facial expressions and non manual signals • understanding what is Deaf Culture and ASL. 

Class 2: vocabulary review (unit 1) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills • understanding the cultural view of Deafness • learning the 5 parameters for every sign.   

Class 3 (AT): Grammar; learning proper sentence structure. Closing signals, iconic and abstract signs. 

Class 4 (AT): unit 2 learning; how to ask for help and clarification in ASL• engaging in basic conversation on a variety of topics • days of the week • applying WH-signs and facial expressions • the origins of ASL. 

Class 5: vocabulary review (unit 2) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills• unacceptable labels and discrimination • sing languages in the United States.

Class 6 (AT): unit 4 learning; signs for talking about your family • physical descriptions • relationships • pets • Bell the boogeyman of Deaf Culture. 

Class 7: vocabulary review (unit 4) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills• the age spot • Gallaudet University • Deaf President Now protest. 

Class 8 (AT): unit 3.1 learning; holidays • months • seasons • weather • colors • CI’s, how they work and the controversy that surrounds them. 

Class 9 (AT): unit 3.2 learning; state/city signs • distance • background • interests/activities • audiograms and devices for the deaf. 

Class 10: vocabulary review (unit 3) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills • De’via Manifesto • Deaf artists • creating visual art. 

Class 11 (AT): unit 5 learning; signs for school • jobs • work • sports • activities • name signs • weird things hearing people do • things you should not say to a deaf person. 

Class 12: vocabulary review (unit 5) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills • the listing and ordering technique • shoulder shifting • the age spot • how to fix mistakes. 

Class 13 (AT): intro to classifiers• rules for using classifiers • classifier examples.

Class 14 (AT): units 6 & 7 learning; activities and interests • durations • past and future tense • this week • last month • history of Plains Indian Sign Language.

Class 15: vocabulary review (units 6/7) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills • Famous Deaf people who made history • Deaf West Theatre • NTD.

Class 16: vocabulary review (units 6/7) practicing your comprehension as well as signing skills. The second half of this class will be a meet and greet for students of ASL 101. Allowing students the opportunity to practice signing with each other. ATTN: FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16, I will need a parent to PERSONALLY give me permission to allow you to participate in the second half of this class.

Why take my ASL 101 classes? 

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I absolutely love teaching ASL and have been teaching for 9 years now. I get so excited opening student minds to this amazing, beautiful language. With me as your teacher you will be speaking ASL in no time. Not only will you learn how to communicate effectively, but you will also learn about deaf culture, furthering your understanding of the language and the Deaf community. I can’t wait to get started with you!

Loved our lesson! A group of Girl Scouts ages 6 to 14 learned so much in a short time and they had fun doing it. We thank Shannan so much for her time, her kindness and her patience with a room full of happy girls!! 😊

Shannan is the BEST! Extremely knowledgeable and such a fantastic teacher! So patient with me and makes me laugh every lesson! I highly recommend!

My daughter is so happy with her lessons. She loves her teacher so much and can't wait to have lessons each week. 

Shawn was amazing, taught everything at a great pace, made sure I understood everything and had a great attitude throughout the entire lesson. This is wonderful for beginner ASL students, can’t wait for my next class!

Today was my daughter's first lesson, and she loved it. The teacher was very patient, supportive, and extremely friendly. It was a great first lesson, and we can't wait to have another class next week.

Fantastic teacher! My daughter is 9 years old and has had the best experience.

Amazing lesson that my daughter really enjoyed.

Shannon is wonderful!! So fun and knowledgeable! Love our experience with her!

Shannan is an amazing teacher. She is patient, nice, informative and very helpful.
I really enjoy Shannon's classes.

Amazing and so much fun! We all can't wait for our next lesson

Wonderful Teacher. Thorough and kind. I can't wait for more lessons.

Shannan is super nice!  Not only does she teach you ASL she tells you about the history and shares stories about things that have happened to help you understand.  I have been wanting to learn ASL for years!!!!  Finally, I think I'm on the right path.

Shawn/Shannan teaches ASL with such enthusiasm and good cheer it makes learning sign a rewarding experience.
She obviously spends time thinking about how to make her teaching better and more engaging.  If you are an individual student you receive lessons tailored for you.
Shawn has the best segments on Deaf culture and society that I’ve seen.

From the very beginning of meeting her online I could tell she was passionate about teaching her love of ASL and Deaf culture. She is very genuine, patient, knowledgeable and a funny person! I highly recommend her! See you soon, Shawn! 🤟

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