Visual Instruction

Issued by Texas Woman's University

This 10-hour optional curricular micro-credential is designed to build expertise in the delivery of instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and use sign language as a primary means of communication. It requires demonstration of a toolbox of research-based best practices that leverage visual strategies. It’s only available for TWU degree-seeking students in the M.S. in Education of the Deaf.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

This micro-credential is projected to start in Spring 2025. For more information about this optional curricular micro-credential, please contact Dr. Sarah Wainscott at swainscott@twu.edu or Dr. Leanna Hodges at LHodges2@twu.edu.
Earners will integrate evaluation of features of visual language features including use of space/location, non-manual markers, fingerspelling, classifiers, and ASL grammar by conducting a language sample analysis or a BRI reading inventory.
Earners will produce a deaf history lesson or a lesson plan over language, literacy, or differential communication.
Earners will either collaborate with an ASL specialist to develop language IEP objectives or engage in a co-teaching experience on visual language skills.