Faith Lewis

Applying Educational Theories to Deaf Education and ASL

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

I am an MA student who teaches ASL in Southern California.

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Faith Lewis

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Bridging the Gap: Improving Expressive Skills in Virtual ASL Classrooms 01.05.2026 27:16

For more information and to view sources referenced in the episode, please visit my Capstone paper here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uS-MDOWdWn73mUlNVwzSCyW18jE8AxFbAUEXzKq5DME/edit?usp=sharing

Deaf Education Around the World: Equity, Language, and Inclusion 10.03.2026 8:12

Sources discussed in this episode include work by DeLana et al. on bilingual ASL education, research on Deaf education in Brazil by Fronza and colleagues, and studies on Deaf learning environments in Kenya by Adoyo, Maina, and Kimani.

Reimagining ASL Education Through Learner-Centered Design 06.03.2026 13:23

In this episode, we explore how American Sign Language instruction can evolve through learner-centered teaching practices. The discussion examines current challenges in ASL education and proposes a community-connected instructional model that includes digital portfolios, authentic assessments, and annual capstone projects. Research on learner-centered education, culturally relevant pedagogy, and l...

A case study on Deaf Education in the United States, Brazil, and Kenya. 06.03.2026 10:27

Carvalho, M. P., & Pinto, A. S. (2024). Public education policies for Deaf students in Brazil: Challenges and inclusion in the school environment. DeLana, M., Gentry, M. A., & Andrews, J. (2007). The efficacy of ASL/English bilingual education: Considering public schools. American Annals of the Deaf , 152(1), 73–87. Kimani, C. W. (2012). Teaching Deaf learners in Kenyan classrooms . Lillo-...