How sign language can help all learners

By Claire Ritchie2023-05-12T07:00:00

The fingerspelling alphabet for British sign language

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Use British sign language’s descriptive nature to boost understanding in your science lessons

British Sign Language (BSL) is a descriptive visual language, and thanks to the University of Edinburgh’s Scottish Sensory Centre there is a glossary of almost 4000 specialist signs for STEM concepts. Learn how you can use these signs in every science lesson to introduce new topics and vocabulary and in knowledge retrieval exercises, from an experienced chemistry teacher and teacher trainer.

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