American Sign Language and STEM Education
American Sign Language lacks key terms in science, math, and technology, posing a challenge for deaf students interested in these subjects.
Key Points
- ASL needs to evolve to include specialized terminology for science, math, and technology
- Deaf students may face challenges in STEM education due to language gaps
Pros
- Increased accessibility for deaf students in STEM fields
- Awareness raised about the need for expanding ASL vocabulary in technical subjects
Cons
- Potential barriers for deaf students in understanding complex technical concepts
- Limited resources for developing ASL signs for scientific, mathematical, and technological terms