NZSL for Teachers Online - Part 1

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

You will still have a class and a qualified NZSL tutor 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. Starting Monday, 10th May (the course will run same time as New Zealand Sign Language Week 2021!). This is suitable for learners whith no previous knowledge of NZSL.

Dates: 10th May, 17th May and 24th May

Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Fee: The cost is $49 for the full 3-week course. This includes weekly e-handouts.

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance (you must attend all 3 classes to receive one)

Course Outline for Teachers #1

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

**Please note that min. numbers must be reached for the course to go ahead. Please note registering online confirms your registration and commits you to the course. If you have any questions, you are welcome to email to mysign@mergenz.co.nz