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Ideal Seating Arrangements for the Sign Language Classroom [Infographic]
Unlike when teaching using spoken languages, line-of-sight is a fundamental consideration for teachers who teach in manual languages. Studen
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Applying Learning/Interest/Activity Centers in the American Sign Language Classroom? [Infographic]
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