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Introductory American Sign Language 11 is an accelerated introduction to ASL. It is designed for studnets who may not have taken ASL in grades 5 to 10. Successful completion of this course should provide students with a level of competence that will allow them to successfully participate in ASL 11 and 12 courses. Introductory ASL 11 is a four-credit Grade 11 course. However, to alleviate scheduling pressure on students during their final two years, it can be offered at the Grade 10 level.
This course incorporates material from the prescribed learning outcomes, suggested instructional strategies, suggested assessment strategies, and recommended learning resources identified for grades 5 to 10. This reflects the fact that Inroductory ASL 11 is designed to provide students with an equivalent preparation for ASL 11 and 12 courses.
A major aim, therefore, is to balance expectations regarding the emergent language skills of students who are new to the study of ASL with consideration for their ages, life experiences, and prior knowledge.
In addition to the activities suggested in this section of the Integrated Resource Package, teachers may adapt other instructional and assessment activities suggested for grades 5 to 10, taking into account the interests of senior secondary students.
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Revised: February 5, 1999
