FAQ and Resources for the Pathways Project | OER Language Teaching Repository

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This document contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions for the Pathways Project | OER Language Teaching Repository Pathways Project, an initiative from the Boise State University Department of World Languages, is an open and collaborative network of instructional materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students. Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Numbers & Shapes, Novice Low, ASL 101, Lab 04

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During the warm-up students will review how to sign shapes and the cardinal numbers from the slideshow. For the main activity, students will pair up and each grab a picture card without showing it to their partner. One student will describe the picture card being specific to location, color, etc, while the other draws what their partner just described to them. The partners will then switch roles.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Questionnaire, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 05

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This lab will introduce ASL students to having conversations with others. Students will learn how to properly ask and answer questions, as well as how to feel more comfortable in a conversational atmosphere. Students will also learn how to describe each other's responses.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Spy Mission, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 06

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This lab will allow students to fingerspell with each other and work on their receptive skills. There is also a fun spy game for the students so they can also work on their conversational skills.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Jeopardy, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 07

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This activity will be a review for ASL students. There are categories like physical descriptions, numbers and shapes, and Deaf culture. There is also a short fingerspelling quiz for the students to practice their receptive skills.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Never Have I Ever, Novice Mid, ASL

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This lab will allow ASL students to interact with each other and learn more about one another through a fun game.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner

Family Trees, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 09

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This lab introduces students to family trees and helps them describe their own. It also allows students to practice their receptive skills and interpret others' signs.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Weekly Schedules & Plan an Event, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 10

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This lab will introduce students to the days of the week and will allow them to sign their schedule to someone else. Students will also get to plan an event and ask if their peers can attend.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Review Games, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 12

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This lab allows students to review what they've learned so far. Students will play a variety of games to better their sign skills. The games involve vocabulary, fingerspelling and physical descriptions.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw

Taboo, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 13

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This game helps students use descriptions to describe a word. Students will learn how to use other vocabulary words to have their peers guess a particular word. Students will also get to play Hangman to help with their fingerspelling skills.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Review Game, Novice High, ASL 102, Lab 13

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This lab will practice different skills learned throughout the semester through the use of a board game. The game is focused on Deaf culture, describing physical appearance, and the five parameters of signs. The students will play the game together and work on their communication skills throughout by answering and engaging with the game cards.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Claire Oberg, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Fashion Show, Novice Low, ASL 101, Lab 03

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Students will practice introducing each other. Students will also gain experience with describing clothes and colors.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Guess Who, Novice, ASL 102, Lab 02

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This activity allows students to practice asking each other questions related to who someone is. Students will practice answering questions about physical characteristics.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Lip Reading, Novice, ASL 102, Lab 03

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This activity allows students to practice lip reading. Students will get a glimpse into deaf culture and how important lip reading is for Deaf individuals.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Asking Questions, Novice High, ASL 102, Lab 05

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Students will practice asking each other questions on various topics. The warm-up will allow students to practice dates, months, and holidays.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Two Truths and a Lie, Novice Mid, ASL 102, Lab 06

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Students will practice their learned vocabulary. Students will also discuss facts and ideas about themselves.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Questions!, Novice Low, ASL 101, Lab 02

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This lab will introduce ASL students to name signs and how to use WHQ questions. Students will learn from a video and from conversing with others. Students will also learn how to ask a variety of different questions.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Scattergories,Novice Mid, ASL 102, Lab 14

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This activity is a review focusing on fingerspelling and vocabulary. There are predetermined categories provided, and both activities are done in teams/small groups. However, they can be adapted to individual work/whole class group.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Claire Oberg, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Chatting & Heads-Up, Novice Mid, ASL

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This lab creates a summary of the several weeks of labs. Students will also play a game to help review their vocabulary.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Weekly Board Game, Novice Mid, ASL 101, Lab 11

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This activity aims to help students with sign related to days of the week. It will also help students in answering questions dealing with their weekly routines. In the warm up, students get to practice receptive fingerspelling skills.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Megan McAllister, Delaney Lyon, Sarra Foerster, Izabelle Finner, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom