Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if the frequent use of a targeted, computer software grammar instruction program, used as an individualized classroom activity, would influence the comprehension of morphosyntax structures (determiners, tense, and complementizers) in deaf/hard-of-hearing (DHH) participants who use American Sign Language (ASL). Twenty-six students from an urban day school for the deaf participated in this study. Two hierarchical linear modeling growth curve analyses showed that the influence of "LanguageLinks: Syntax Assessment and Intervention" (LL) resulted in statistically significant gains in participants' comprehension of morphosyntax structures. Two dependent t tests revealed statistically significant results between the pre- and postintervention assessments on the "Diagnostic Evaluation of Language Variation--Norm Referenced". The daily use of LL increased the morphosyntax comprehension of the participants in this study and may be a promising practice for DHH students who use ASL.

Citation

Cannon, J.E., Easterbrooks, S.R., Gagne, P. & Beal-Alvarez, J. (2011). Improving DHH Students' Grammar through an Individualized Software Program. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 16(4), 437-457. Retrieved August 9, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/52657/.

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Keywords

• American Sign Language
• comprehension
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Deafness
• Grammar
• Morphemes
• Partial Hearing
• Syntax