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Crawford, Wendy – Principal, 2001
Impressed by Marilyn Daniels' research on the educational benefits of signing for hearing children, a New Jersey early childhood education center trained its staff in sign language as a teaching tool. Students enthusiastically incorporated sign language into their activities as they increased word recognition and vocabulary growth. (MLH)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Educational Benefits, Integrated Curriculum, Literacy Education
