Last modified: September 10, 2020

2019 2020 Asl 2/3 Disclosure

American Sign Language 2-3  Disclosure 2019-2020

Teacher: Jaimie Ribera

Email: Jaimier@provo.edu

Course Description: ASL 2 and 3 are classes focused on developing your language ability to reach a higher proficiency level(ACTFL) l. The goal is to reach between intermediate low and intermediate high in both these classes- improving upon what level you enter on.

Proficiency level: Intermediate level speakers are generally able to “create with language”, meaning they can handle and converse on everyday/similar topics with ease. The goal in these classes is also to increase cultural knowledge, vocabulary depth and grammar principles to allow for greater creativity in ASL. We will use cross curriculum often in order to expand the ACTFL levels of the students. Please see the ACTFL guidelines for more specifics.

About me: My name is Jaimie Ribera and this will be my 3rd year at Timpview. I grew up in Danville, California where I played basketball, soccer, cross country and track. After High School I came to Utah and played basketball at BYU. I now coach XC, basketball and track here at Timpview. I started ASL when I came to BYU, this is a bit of a long story!. Long story short- I LOVE Deaf Culture, I love sign language and it has become a HUGE part of my life in many ways. I am so excited to share this with you this upcoming year. My husband Brian and I have two dogs and a turtle, I love mexican food and BYU sports.

How to succeed in this class: The most important thing is to PARTICIPATE. If you come to class and are willing to work hard and try your best, you will not only do well, you will like the class, the culture and the language. Turn things in on time, be here and be a good group member for group projects!

Communication: I am here for YOU as students. I can only help you if I know what is going on. PLEASE communicate with me. I want you to be successful and to love this language as much as I do, and to have a great experience here at Timpview.  Parents please feel free to email me anytime.

Grading:

Participation

Every day is worth 10 points. If you come to class, pay attention and VOICE OFF(NO TALKING- ONLY SIGNING) you get 10 points for the day. If you are talking and I continually need to ask you to stop, playing on your phone or staring into space- you will lose points. You can ONLY have extra credit and retake tests IF you have an A in participation.

If you miss a class for an EXCUSED absence- you can make that up by signing for 30 min outside of class and then emailing me a description of what took place.

If you miss for an UNEXCUSED absence- you have ONE time you can make this up, after that you lose the points and cannot get them back. AGAIN COMMUNICATION is important. Talk to me if there is an issue.

Projects

1-2 times a term we will have a project based on that which we have learned so far this year and with the goal of expanding your language skills. These projects will be worth 50 POINTS and mostly completed in class. That is FIVE DAYS worth of participation points, please take the projects seriously and work on them in the time provided you during class.

Tests

We will have a final  each semester. The final is worth 150 points- you can retake the final if you have an “A” in participation.

Reception practices and other worksheets

To enhance learning of both the language and culture, we will use reception practices and various other worksheets. This will come to a total of approx 100 points per term.

Note

Test grades will be based on proficiency- using the scale described above. Depending on the unit and time of year- tests will determine the proficiency level and grading will be based on that.

BY TERM(subject to adjust slightly)

Participation- 200 points

Final(2nd and 4th term)- 150 points

Projects- 100

Reception practices and other worksheets- 100 points

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