Current Case Study

Materials Projector to view video from African Voices CNN news series: (http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/03/world/africa/john-meletse-deafhiv/index.html?iid=article_sidebar) Objectives Gather insight on a current, or modern-day, case of an invisible minority Lesson 1. Teacher presents video (open-captioned and voice interpreted) to the class 2. Class discussion what do we learn from John? What steps is he taking not to be invisible? How can we incorporate him into Deaf History as a leader and an inspiration so he doesnt lie outside of history? 3. Teacher discusses how this relates to the student project goal (below). 4. Teacher accompanies students to sign language lab so students can research or ask questions about their projects (last half of class). Students can explore the media selection for research. Learning Goals Students will analyze their understanding of diversity within the Deaf community. Students will explore the shaping of our History Project Goal This project is designed to increase the exposure of Intermediate level American Sign Language students to the diversity of the Deaf Community. This project might also help to engage some students who might feel like outsiders now, by recognizing their culture or ethnicity. Minority students will also have the chance to become the experts and teach a majority group of students in class. Hopefully this will generate a new level of respect in the classroom and within the community at large. Media Selection See previous media list