NZSL for Teachers Online

Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) online via MySign!

You will still have a class and a qualified NZSL teacher to teach you and it is fully interactive - just online! 3-week online crash course designed for teachers. You will learn school-related signs that will help you appreciate NZSL as one of three official languages. This course is suitable for beginners.

Dates: 8/10, 15/10 and 22/10

Time: Tuesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm (3 weeks)

Fee: $60 including weekly e-handouts.

Teacher: Wendy Orellana

Course Outline for Teachers

Class One - Introductions

• exchange greetings and make introductions
• give and respond to action commands (sit down, stand up, turn around, tap on-shoulder, etc)
• ask for clarification, repetition, correction and confirmation
• learn numbers 1 - 10
• Deaf culture - getting attention, waving, etc.

Class Two - Activities

• tell simple day activities and time (time of day, day of the week, etc.)
• give opinions related to activities (morning/evening routines)
• ask about family (children, parents, siblings)
• Deaf culture - handwaves (applause in NZSL)

Class Three - The Classroom

• identify people in the classroom
• name things in the classroom
• talk about learning school subjects
• recount 0 – 10 and counting up to 20
• Deaf culture - understand about booking NZSL interpreters

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your place in the course. A minimum number of students is required; the course may be postponed or canceled if this threshold is not met. Please review our cancellation policy.
• Upon completing registration, you will receive a confirmation email with essential details, including the Zoom link to join the course. Check your spam folder if you don't receive the email.
• All you need is a computer or laptop with a webcam and internet connection. Please note that Chromebooks, tablets, and mobiles are not recommended.
• Consider requesting your employer to cover the course cost for your professional development. If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email us at nzslforschools@mergenz.co.nz with their Reference/Purchase Order number.

We're excited to have you join us on this enriching learning adventure!