(Signature) British Sign Language BSL Level 1 Week 1 Aim: to introduce learners to BSL, course, tutor and learners On arrival please write your first name on the flip chart large enough for people to read
Fire procedure On hearing the fire alarm: leave the building quickly and calmly do not stop to collect belongs leave by the nearest stairs do not use the lift at the bottom of the stairs leave by the nearest exit and meet your tutor at the assembly point Do not re-enter the building until authorised
Toilets, drinks & food You will have a break where you can purchase refreshments. You are also welcome to bring water into class, to help to keep you mind fresh and active.
Introduction Activity You must all introduce yourself to each member of the group You are not allowed to use your voice or whisper You need to let people know Example: Your Name Example: Job/work Example: Interests You can: Lipspeak Write it down Use Gesture
Who are we? For this activity your tutor will point to a name you must not put your hand up if it is your name When a name is shown you must point at the person whose name it is Tips: In the Deaf Community it is not rude to point it is part of their language and culture
Introduction Feedback Remember Deaf people live in a hearing world everyday with people who are unaware of how to communicate with them. This leads to: Frustration Isolation Breakdown in communication Misunderstandings Today you have had a taster of how that may feel.
Introductions Talk to your partner and find out about them Name? Job? Why they are learning sign language? Be prepared to introduce your partner using your voice
Session Objectives By the end of this session students will be able to: 1. identify Health and Safety procedures and be familiar with college site 2. discuss how they you felt not being able to communicate effectively 3. complete paperwork 4. identify building facilities and services 5. complete group agreement 6. discuss and list what BSL is 7. identify and sign some iconic signs 8. sign the alphabet 9. fingerspell simple names 10. introduce yourself in correct BSL order to other members of the group 11. ask for repetition and clarification in sign 12. discuss what a Sign Name is
Course Information Course Information Sheet Exam Fees have already been included in your course fee
Smoking Policy Here we want to provide a safe, healthy environment for all. We have a non-smoking policy that means there is no smoking on the grounds at all.
Learner Induction As a learner you are entitled to: A choice of learning opportunities at a variety of times and places Learning that takes place in a safe and accessible environment advice on opportunities for learning, training and work both within this service and with other providers Receive any appropriate additional support A high standard of teaching from staff who understand the individual needs and abilities of adult learners Be free from discrimination within the classroom and treated with respect and equality Opportunities to comment on the service provided, including a prompt and responsive complaints procedure Information about service policies and performances
Learner Induction We ask you to please: Help us keep the building clean and tidy Tell us if you change address or plan to leave or change course Respect other people s property and social rights Make every effort to be punctual for classes and follow course requirements Help maintain a friendly atmosphere by respecting different cultures, lifestyles, abilities and views
Ground Rules / Group Agreement It is important that we start this course where students and tutor have a chance to input what they expect from each other. If the course is started in the right way with everyone understanding expected then the course is likely to run a lot smoother.
Expectation of your tutor As your tutor it is important that you ask me if you are unsure of anything. I am very patient and will respect and clarify anything you need to know. So please do not ask your classmate ask me Let me know if you can t make a session Complete homework every week Try not to talk in class sign at all times in class, talking can become a distraction
Ground Rules / Group Agreement Now in pairs complete discuss your expectations with the help of the handout given out Writing down what you expect from The course Tutor Other learners
What is BSL? British Sign Language is a visual gestural language A language with its own structure and grammar Not only using the hands but facial expression and body language Has regional variations and is not the same all over the world
BSL A language that is open to all in a room There are ways to have private conversations Different styles and registers the same as spoken language e.g. formal, informal, theatrical, intimate, Remember BSL used to be a language that deaf people were taught to be ashamed of Now Deaf people are proud of their beautiful, rich language and is more acceptable Remember English is Deaf peoples second language, they may never have heard the spoken word
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Break Time We will have a break every week for approximately 15-20 minutes
Iconic Signs Are those, which either look like the object, or the action of of doing something Look Like Action driving painting driving painting Not all iconic signs look like and have an action some just have one either action or look like
Guess what these signs are?
Iconic Signs Activity Can you think of any more? In 3 groups list some more iconic signs you have 10 minutes to write down as many as you can on a flipchart Group 1: Sport, food Group 2: Verbs, transport Group 3: Tools, Instruments You now need to sign them to the rest of the group
Tips: Remember that sign language is a visual language so signs need to be visually correct e.g. mobile phone, phone If you don t know have a go
The British two-handed fingerspelling alphabet
The British two-handed fingerspelling alphabet Left handed
Fingerspelling Imagine your left hand is your paper (flat hand) Imagine your right hand is your pen (index finger) If you are left handed you will reverse the above Now follow me!
The Alphabet A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Tips on alphabet handshapes Make sure P & D are clear V fingers are separate and N they are together Remember your hand should be flat for L m n h r and v
Tips on alphabet patterns David Kirk Pip When signing Names that end in d k or p the handshape may change from an open hand to a closed hand.
Tips on alphabet patterns Sue Les When signing s at the beginning or in the middle of a word two little fingers remain straight and touch quickly When sign s at the end of the word two little fingers curl round each other and stay together for a longer period of time
Tips on alphabet patterns Willow When signing w at the beginning or in the middle of a word the fingers make contact at the top of the fingers for a short space of time When sign w at the end of the word fingers make contact and the bottom of the fingers and stay together for a longer period of time
Tips on alphabet patterns When fingerspelling any name the last letter is always emphasised and lasts a little longer than it would in any other part of the name When fingerspelling try to using syllables e.g. Sha/ron Chris/tine Jon/a/than
Fingerspelling Info Fingerspelling is a small part of BSL It is used for: peoples names place names terms that have no signs Tips: Do not say individual letters but the whole word Do not look at your hands maintain eye contact with person you are signing to
Now try to fingerspell your name You need to say your name at the same time as you fingerspell it Do not: Say individual letters Look at your hands
Fingerspelling names In pairs sign any names and try to guess what your partner is signing When trying to read fingerspelling Try not to look at your partners hands Try not to read all individual letters but the whole word You can also look at the beginning, middle and end and guess
Fingerspelling Info Fingerspelling is a small part of BSL It is used for: peoples names place names terms that have no signs Tips: Do not say individual letters but the whole word Do not look at your hands maintain eye contact with person you are signing to
Fingerspelling practice 3 letter names Ann May Jim Bob Una Jan Tim Ian Ean Ben Zoe Tom Bill Amy Jed Pat Sue Len
Asking someone s name in BSL English: What is your name? BSL: Name what x? X means pointing and not using lip-pattern saying you or me Tips: Use questioning facial expression Don t say you just point Do not use your voice
Introducing yourself in BSL English: My name is.. BSL: Name x.. Tips: Say your name not individual letters Don t say me just point Do not use your voice
Who are we? Can we remember how to introduce ourselves in BSL order using fingerspelling Can we introduce the person next to you using fingerspelling Tips: In the Deaf Community it is not rude to point it is part of their language and culture
In class you will need to ask your tutor for repetition and clarification when you don t understand Asking for repetition or clarification in sign Sign what? Sign slowly please? Don t understand Again Tips: Use questioning facial expression Within Deaf Culture you must interrupt straight away please do not wait until someone has finished.
Sign Name When people have mixed within the Deaf community for some time they can sometimes be given a sign name Sue instead of fingerspelling where is Anne they would use Anne s name sign instead They can be linked to physical features or habits that are easily recognised e.g. the sign Sue, this is because she has dimples when she smiles or lip-pattern linked to their name e.g. Lippett Within the Deaf Community lots of people us name signs rather than fingerspelling names
Re-visiting Session Objectives By the end of this session students will be able to: 1. identify Health and Safety procedures and be familiar with college site 2. discuss how they you felt not being able to communicate effectively 3. complete paperwork 4. Identify building facilities and services 5. complete group agreement 6. discuss and list what BSL is 7. identify and sign some iconic signs 8. sign the alphabet 9. fingerspell simple names 10. introduce yourself in correct BSL order to other members of the group 11. ask for repetition and clarification in sign 12. discuss what a Sign Name is
Homework Practise what you have learnt today Practise fingerspelling members of your family names for next week List do s and don ts linked to communicating with deaf people Example: Do Make sure you face the deaf person Don t Walk around when communicating
I hope you have enjoyed today s session and I look forward to seeing you all next week.