19.05.2021
WEBINAR SERIES 2 On Implementing Sign Language in the Classroom
IQAC of Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector-36 B, Chandigarh, organized Webinar Series 2 on “Implementing Sign Language in the Classroom” on 19-05-2021.Mrs. Kavita Sobti and Mrs. Vanita Pant, Vatika School, Sector-19, Chandigarh and were the esteemed resource persons. The webinar began with the welcome address by Dr. Anita Nangia, Assistant Professor and the organizers of the event who welcomed Shriman Nirmal Singh Dhillon, Chairman, Dev Samaj College of Education, Secretary, Dev Samaj, Principal, faculty members and students. The purpose of the webinar was to introduce the practice of implementation of sign language as an integral part of our education system according to new educational practices. The goal of the webinar was to give teachers a basic understanding of auditory impairment and classroom strategies for teaching and learning in inclusive setting.
Mrs. Kavita Sobtithrough her delicacy of expression pinpointed the qualitative aspects of inclusive education. She then highlighted the use of sign language in today's classrooms. She also discussed about the diversity our classrooms which have become full of diverse learners, including Special Education students with different language backgrounds in the multilingual country like India and students with other disorders such as ADD, ADHD and ODD. The purpose of her lecture was to help the teachers meet the goals of all students with inclusive setting and that the teachers must have a basic understanding of the unique learning needs of all students, including those with auditory impairments.
The webinar ventured into the depth of education related issues. She also discussed the role of Assistive Technology such as Hearing Aids in inclusive education and how the children with disabilities have benefitted from it. Her lecture was followed by Mrs. Vanita Pant. She stated that researches have shown that students learn best when the teachers who educate them first understand the needs. She also discussed that the inclusion of sign language should start at the very beginning of social interaction in schools. Schools are the one of the first platforms of social engagement children experience. At a young age, children can learn sign language very quickly. This will help them speak “without” speaking, which might prove immensely beneficial for children who aren’t very comfortable verbalising what they are going through. Likewise, learning sign language can teach kids to be empathetic and grasp certain emotions better.In the end they interacted with the students and answered their queries. The participants were issued certificates for their enthusiastic engagement. Dr. Seema Sareen, Assistant Professor gave the vote of thanks.
The Principal thanked the eminent resource person for devoting his auspicious time and delivering an informative session congratulated the organizing secretary Dr. Rohit Bhandari, Assistant Professor and the convener and co-convener Dr. Anita Nangia and Dr. Seema Sareen on the success of the webinar.