[Teaching sign language to the families of the deaf: focusing the learning process].
BACKGROUND
According to bilingual education, only through sign language will deaf children attain linguistic and cognitive development, enabling them to learn a second language--spoken or written. However, it is also necessary for families to learn sign language in order to have a more efficient communication.


OBJECTIVE
To analyze methodological aspects of the teaching-learning process of Sign Language to family groups.


METHODS
Transcription and analysis of video recordings were made.


RESULTS
The practice of teaching of the deaf teacher modifies itself during the research period and his attitude influences the way by which parents participate.


CONCLUSIONS
The teaching methodology used by the deaf teacher interferes significantly in the motivation/participation of parents, followed by the acceptance of deafness and sign language.
Caporali
Sueli Aparecida
SA
Ciências pela Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP). sueli.caporali@merconet.com.br
de Lacerda
Cristina Broglia Feitosa
CB
Marques
Penélope Leme
PL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003142:Communication; D003638:Deafness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012813:Sign Language; D013663:Teaching