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The Visual Communicationand Sign Language (VCSL)ChecklistWebinar Simms, Baker, & ClarkLaurene Simms, PhD, Gallaudet UniversityM.Diane Clark, PhD, Lamar UniversityStaunton, VirginiaMay 10, 20174:00 pm-5:00 pm
Our Mission: Search and FindLanguage in ASL Using ChildrenLaurene Simms, PhDGallaudet UniversityMISSIONSharon Baker, EdDThe University of TulsaM. Diane Clark, PhDLamar University Simms, Baker, & ClarkACCOMPLISHED2
Things we we’ll discuss About LanguageIntroduction to the VCSLScoring the VCSLLanguage PlanningWho can administer the VCSL?3
What is Language? Simms, Baker, & Clark4
What is Language?Language includes phonology,morphology, syntax, semantics.and pragmatics.5
ASLPSENeed Exposure to CompeteLanguageSimComEnglish6
What are the Differences?Language AcquisitionLanguage LearningMeans “picking it up”i.e., developing abilityin a language by usingit natural,communicativesituationsMeans “ knowing therules” and havinggrammaticalknowledge of thelanguage.
Language AcquisitionConsiderations8
What is the VCSL? Simms, Baker, & Clark9
VCSL: A Collaborative EffortLamar University10
How was it created?We built upon the work of others?Judith MountyEnns, Zimmer, & MurrayJean AndrewsAnita SmallCanadian CulturalSociety of the DeafCSD-F Signed Language Checklist by Mounty (1994)Language Development Checklist (revised) by Enns, Zimmer & Murray (1994)Milestones of Language Development by Andrews (2008)American Sign Language (ASL) Developmental Milestones, Anita Small andthe Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf & the Ontario Cultural Society of theDeaf (2003) California School for the Deaf-Fremont (CSD-F) ASL Checklist (n.d.) Simms, Baker, & Clark11
The VCSL Manual Development Description Components Format The StandardizationProcess: Collection of Data Children in the Study Norms12
Importance of the VCSL Can assist families and teachers whenplanning a language rich environment Reveals the Zone of Proximal Development(ZPD) for the child’s language learning Can recognize individual needs for childrenwith additional disabilities (Autism, Downsyndrome) Simms, Baker, & Clark13
Using the Checklisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v uG85SMJg2IY&t 158s14
Checklist Sheet Simms, Baker, & Clark15
ONLY Masteredin theQuartile Analysis foranalysisNo evidence ofthe child usingthisform/structure.Some evidenceof the child usingthisform/structure,but not often.The child usestheform/structure,but not at thecorrect times orfor the rightreasons. Simms, Baker, & ClarkThe childuses theform/structure correctly allof the time.16
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Norm Tables is Quartile Analysis100% Mastered:This was not used intables25% Mastered:25% of the studentsperformed task50% Mastered:50% of the studentsperformed this task75% Mastered:75% of the studentsperformed this task Simms, Baker, & Clark19
ASL ModelsADULTCHILDWhat is the difference? Simms, Baker, & Clark20
Setting Basal &Ceiling scores21
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Case Study: Emma7 months old
Case Study: EmmaBasal Age7 months old
Case Study: EmmaCeiling Age7 months old
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Language Planning27
Language Planning Select items to focus on language play Play with language Focus on these linguistic forms28
Language Planning for Family The VCSL shows you typical developmentmilestones Family can use it to plan ahead to target thechild’s current and upcoming ZPDs There are ASL online courses available now29
Who can administer the VCSL? Must be fluent in ASL Findings: Early Educational Longitudinal Study(EL2) Set High EXPECTATIONS30
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Simms, Baker, & Clark31
Questions and Answers Simms, Baker, & Clark32
Ordering Information Click here for the VCSL order form For more information, contact VL2Email: vcsl@gallaudet.edu Simms, Baker, & Clark33
This training was brought toyou by:Outreach Services,VSDBDebbie Pfeiffer, Ed.D, CEDDirectorDebbie.Pfeiffer@VSDB.K12.VA.US(540) 414-5249
Special thanks to: Dr. Laurene E. Simms and Dr. M. Diane Clark, for theirwonderful presentation today; The Virginia Department of Education, provider of the grantthat funds Outreach Services, VSDB; Our great interpreters, Kathy Campbell, Rachel Effinger, andErin Yanez from VSDB; Juniper Susanna and Folami Ford ofGallaudet Interpreting Services. Cavalier Reporting for their captioning services for thiswebinar and for providing technical assistance for thoseusing CART today; and to All of YOU, for the services you provide daily for studentsand their families!
Laurene Simms, PhD, Gallaudet University M.Diane Clark, PhD, Lamar University The Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Checklist Webinar
