Reintroducing the Magic of Science Through Visualization and Creative Language Play Presented by Dr. Alicia Wooten, Ph.D., (she/her) & Dr. Barbara Spiecker, Ph.D., (she/her)
In third grade, we dug through the soil in search of earthworms and watched caterpillars morph into butterflies. By 12th grade, we were reading from textbooks and connecting scientific concepts with big words. Over the years, we have transitioned from being tactile and creative to passive and regimented. As a result, science has lost its vitality within many of us, and it has carried over in our interpretations. This workshop will provide a series of hands-on, interpreter skill-building activities focusing on:
developing scientific thinking skills for comprehension of new science content;
applying these skills for conceptualization of content;
choosing appropriate signs and expanding the ASL science vocabulary repertoire;
delivering science concepts in an engaging, accurate, and relatable manner.
Educational Outcomes: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to...
Be able to list at least 10 new scientific signs.
Be able to analyze and decipher the meaning and context of science signs.
Be able to discuss the process of delivering science concepts in an engaging, accurate, and relatable manner.
Practice expressing various science topics in ASL for effective instructional delivery and communication of science content.
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.