What went well: In my lesson plan, the original objective for the ASL alphabet lesson was for my peers to learn how to fingerspell their names and sign their introduction, "My name (is) [fingerspell]." However, I decided to adapt the plan on the spot. Instead of just practicing names, I asked each participant to think of a word they would want to fingerspell once they knew the alphabet. This allowed the group to practice spelling and reading each other's words, which I used as a formative assessment. I liked how this approach gave them the opportunity to set their own goals and achieve them using the "tool" introduced in the lesson.
What could use improvement: I could have incorporated a stronger introduction and more intentional closure. While I briefly wrapped up by thanking everyone for their participation, I could have added a challenge (e.g., "Make sure you can sign your name confidently from now on") or posed a reflective question (e.g., "Why is this knowledge useful? Where can I apply it?"). This would have helped reinforce the significance of learning ASL and left a more lasting impression.
What I might do differently next time: Next time, I would provide more context for ASL, such as explaining the differences between ASL and English, the diversity of sign languages worldwide, or sharing how I personally learned ASL. This would offer a richer understanding of the language and its cultural significance.
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