ERIC Number: EJ1389023
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-726X
EISSN: EISSN-1543-0375
The Effects of American Sign Language on English Reading Proficiency
Paul, Peter V.; Yan, Peixuan
American Annals of the Deaf, v167 n5 p745-760 2023
The authors examine the effects of American Sign Language (ASL) on English reading achievement and English reading comprehension. A systematic review of relevant primary research and researchintegrated journal articles was conducted. Based on interpretations of a few salient articles and other sources (e.g., books) selected in a professional review, background on the ASL-English situation is provided. The authors discuss whether the findings reflect a pattern or suggest instructional implications for improving English reading comprehension. Also discussed is whether the findings are confounded by a lack of desirable research characteristics associated with sample sociodemography, teacher-student interactions, or school environment. The article concludes with recommendations for further research to examine the merits of ASL-English approaches or bilingual programs, focusing on improvement of the English reading skills of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents.
Descriptors: American Sign Language, English, Bilingualism, Reading Skills, Language Proficiency, Reading Achievement, Bilingual Education, Deafness, Literacy, Reading Improvement
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