There are several reasons why it can be beneficial to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from deaf instructors. First and foremost, deaf instructors are native users of ASL, and they have a deep understanding of the language, its grammar, and its cultural context. This can make it easier for students […]
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Did you know that Signed Languages have accents?
Yep, Just like how spoken English varies from region to region, it’s the same for ASL! Generally speaking, all types of sign languages in this world have accents! One of the common confusions or complaints ASL instructors receive from newbie signers is the fact they had learned something entirely different […]
Why should society learn sign language from Deaf instructors?
Is it okay for a Hearing person to teach sign language? Eh, that’s been a controversial question in the Deaf community because it certainly is viewed as an appropriation of the language and culture. It only contributes to the systematic oppression that the Deaf folks have been suffering from for […]
Deaf Instructor vs. Hearing Instructor 👨🏫
ASL instructors play a significant role in their students’ educational experience of Deaf culture. However, the authenticity of your learning experience about Deaf culture will highly depend on wether the instructor is Deaf or hearing. So what’s the difference? 🧏🏽 Deaf ASL instructors live and breathe ASL as they live […]
Why we need Deaf instructors
Imagine growing up using hearing aids in a hearing world that doesn’t quite understand your experience. One day, you decide to learn ASL. That takes a lot of courage and it’s the beginning of a self-exploration journey!🧑🏫🎒🎢 Next thing you know, you walk into a physical or virtual classroom and […]
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