American sign language level 1 assessment: What is out there?

• Beverly J. Buchanan ^[1] ; John S. Pirone ^[2] ; Kimberly K. Pudans-Smith ^[1] ; Brian W. Leffler ^[3] ; Brad S. Cohen ^[4] ; Paul K. Simmons ^[3] ; Pauline M. Ballentine ^[5] ; Tabitha Venable ^[1] ; Karen Soza ^[1]
  1. [1] Gallaudet University

     Gallaudet University

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Northeastern University

     Northeastern University

     City of Boston, Estados Unidos

     
  3. [3] McDaniel College

     McDaniel College

     Estados Unidos

     
  4. [4] University of Northern Colorado

     University of Northern Colorado

     Estados Unidos

     
  5. [5] Regent University

     Regent University

     Estados Unidos

     

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• Localización: Foreign language annals, ISSN 0015-718X, Vol. 56, Nº. 4, 2023, págs. 912-926
• Idioma: inglés
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  • American Sign Language (ASL) education is a relatively new field. Thus, further research is necessary, especially regarding developing assessment tools. The goal of this study was to determine the types of assessment tools ASL level 1 teachers use in the classroom and how those teachers measure students' language progression. This study is critical because no standard ASL level 1 assessment tool measures students' skill levels to advance to the next level. The survey was created to build a better understanding of what tools ASL instructors use to assess their students' language performance. Data were collected from 93 ASL level 1 teachers. The results demonstrated a need for additional training for ASL teachers to improve their knowledge of language assessments and skills in using assessment tools, especially to support ASL students' language progress and proficiency. The results of this study provide suggestions for future assessment tools to increase the effectiveness of ASL programs across the United States.