Abstract
English Learners constitute a growing, and important, portion of our school communities, yet the research base regarding evidence-based practices to support effective instruction for English Learners is minimal, especially for those with disabilities. American Sign Language has effectively supplemented curriculum for different student populations, but there has been little research on how sign language can be used to teach English Learners. Sight word acquisition is often a challenge for English Learners so this alternating treatment, single subject research design explored if adding American Sign Language to sight word instruction of first grade English Learners would increase learning of sight words compared to the typical drill-and-practice. Results indicated that American Sign Language can be used to help students experience mastery of sight words and also engage them in the process of learning.
Recommended Citation
Woodrow, Kaitlin A.; Keesey, Susan; and Noel, Christina
(2018)
"Using American Sign Language to Support Sight Word Acquisition in English Learners,"
Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2995-5904.1008
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/ktej/vol5/iss1/4
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