Assam Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sign Language case studies
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The Sign Language skill subject under the Assam Higher Secondary (AHSEC) skill stream is a school-level vocational elective that introduces students to Indian Sign Language as a usable communication skill rather than a purely theoretical topic. It suits Higher Secondary students who want a practical, portfolio-based subject alongside their general course, and it also appeals to future teachers, special educators, healthcare and customer-service workers, and family members of Deaf children who want a foundation before pursuing interpreter training. The Assam Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sign Language case studies are 5 cases and about 3,483 words.
1The Last-Minute Interpreting Request
Ritu, a Class IX student at a Guwahati higher secondary school, is Deaf and uses Indian Sign Language (ISL) at home and with friends. Her parents are hearing, do not sign, and have always communicated with her through lip-reading and written notes.
729 words, about 4 min2Fingerspelling Errors in the Internal Practical
During the internal practical assessment for the Sign Language skill subject, a candidate is asked to fingerspell ten items from a list: Bihu, Guwahati, Pallabi, NEEP, X-ray, Krishna, Deka, M.V., Nayan and Neer. The examiner, who is Deaf, notes the following.
696 words, about 3 min3Translating a School Notice into ISL
A Class XI student is asked to translate a school notice into ISL for a video announcement. The notice reads: 'All students of Class XI must submit their project reports to the class teacher by 4 p.m.
709 words, about 4 min4Receptive Test: Missing the Question Face
During a receptive skills test, students watch ten short ISL video clips and write in English what the signer means. A candidate scores 6/10.
678 words, about 3 min5Annual Day Access with One Interpreter
The student council of a higher secondary school in Assam is organizing a two-hour Annual Day with 14 performances in a 600-seat auditorium. Three Deaf students and one Deaf alumnus will attend.
671 words, about 3 min