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Sharon Pajka

This literature review examines deficits in mental health interpreting. It discusses how a lack of training for interpreters in mental health settings can negatively impact treatment for deaf clients. The roles and qualifications of both interpreters and mental health professionals are explored, as misunderstandings between these parties can also hinder successful therapy. Several problems are identified, such as cultural and language barriers, stress on interpreters, and unqualified interpreters being used. The review recommends improved education for both interpreters and professionals to help them better serve deaf clients receiving mental health services.

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This document outlines goals and strategies for effectively exhibiting deaf sports collections both in physical exhibitions and online. It discusses creating exhibitions at the Deaf Culture Centre in Toronto that tell the stories and showcase the achievements in deaf sports through engaging displays of documents, photos, artifacts and interactive elements. The goals are to inspire and increase appreciation for deaf athletes and sports while encouraging participation. The proposed design approach aims to transform the space into an inviting, fun environment through strong visual elements and interactive exhibits like reenacting a historic football huddle invention or playing virtual sports games. Lectures and workshops would also be included to bring the exhibitions to life. Online, deafplanetsportsvillage.com is highlighted as an award-winning website that could

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This article discusses why authors include deaf characters in their works. Authors interviewed had various motivations, including wanting to provide role models for deaf children, increase understanding between deaf and hearing people, and realistically portray the deaf experience. Hearing authors conducted research such as meeting deaf individuals and taking ASL classes to create authentic deaf characters. While deaf authors hoped deaf youth would read their books, their works were not meant to exclude hearing readers. Overall, authors sought to educate and bring more inclusion and representation to adolescent literature.

GSTLI Project ProposalSharon Pajka

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The document discusses place in a first-year critical reading and writing course at Gallaudet University. It provides background on the course, including its student learning outcomes and demographics of the diverse and linguistically varied students. Research is presented on definitions of place and how classroom climate, community, and blogging can impact student learning and engagement. Evidence is given of how place is manifested in the course through dynamics of power and authority, students' roles and responsibilities, and using physical and online spaces for specific academic purposes. The goal is to understand how place shapes students' learning experiences.

Community Scale ResultsSharon Pajka

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The document summarizes results from the Rovai Classroom Community Scale given to students in a course in Spring 2012. Based on the survey results: 1) Most students felt that their peers in the course cared about each other and that they felt connected to others. However, about a third felt neutral about these feelings. 2) Students felt they received timely feedback and were encouraged to ask questions. However, some felt reluctant to speak openly or that their educational needs were not fully being met. 3) Overall, the results indicate moderate to high feelings of community and support among students, though some felt isolated or uncertain about their peers. Learning outcomes were also mixed, with most feeling they had opportunities to

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Cemetery MotifSharon Pajka

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The document analyzes changing attitudes towards death as reflected in gravestone motifs over time. It identifies six historical motifs - Plain Style (1640-1710 reflecting resignation), Death's Head (1670-1770 reflecting fear and religious reverence), Cherub (1740-1820 reflecting confidence), Urn and Willow (1780-1850 reflecting mourning), Monuments (1840-1920 reflecting defiance and wealth), and Garden Style Markers (1900-present reflecting denial). Each motif is characterized by its time period, associated attitude, common visual characteristics, and historical or religious reasons for its popularity.

The revival of americas first urban parksSharon Pajka

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Cemeteries were the first urban parks in the US in the early 19th century as church graveyards filled up. Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts set a trend of "rural cemeteries" on city outskirts that provided green space. However, as attitudes toward death changed and dedicated city parks emerged, cemeteries fell out of favor. Now, facing space constraints and fewer burials as cremation rises, cemeteries like Green-Wood in Brooklyn are reopening their gates and embracing public uses like yoga, movies, and music to stay relevant in their communities.

Name Story AssignmentSharon Pajka

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This document provides instructions for an assignment asking students to write and present a 3-5 minute story about the origins and meaning of their own name. It outlines the requirements that the presentation must include a visual aid, the submission of a written name story, and notes made while researching the name using family sources or artwork. A sample name story is given explaining some possible origins and meanings that could be explored such as cultural or family history influences on naming traditions.

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2012 SIG Deaf and Hard of Hearing Readers flyerSharon Pajka

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The document announces a presentation at the IRA's annual convention about the Accessible Materials Project, which provides free American Sign Language educational materials to support language, literacy, and academic development for deaf and hard of hearing students. The presentation will demonstrate how teachers and families are using ASL accessible materials like books, stories, poems, and assessments to accelerate students' progress in meeting language and content standards. The Accessible Materials Project team from the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf will share examples of the materials and resources available on their Facebook and YouTube pages.

2012 IRA Symposium Visual ToolsSharon Pajka

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The document announces a symposium that is part of the 57th Annual Convention of the IRA in Chicago from April 29 to May 2, 2012. The symposium will take place on April 30 from 3:00pm to 5:45pm at McCormick Place West room W 471B and will focus on engaging different learners and fostering inclusive literacy. It will present breakthrough practices that support struggling and deaf learners through visual tools and differentiated instruction.

IRA SIG Deaf HH newsletter 2008Sharon Pajka

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This document provides information about presentations and events at the International Reading Association's annual convention in May 2008 related to reading and deaf/hard of hearing students. It includes: - Details on three presentations to be given at the convention on topics related to literacy processes in deaf readers, strategies for teaching struggling readers including deaf students, and a children's book author discussing his work. - An update on children's book author Myron Uhlberg, who will discuss his books and an upcoming memoir at the convention. - Information on joining the Special Interest Group for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Readers to support related issues. - Announcement of the 2009 convention date and a planned presentation on deaf characters in

IRA SIG Deaf HH newsletter 2009Sharon Pajka

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This document provides information about the upcoming Special Interest Group meeting at the International Reading Association's annual convention in April 2010 in Chicago. The SIG meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Barbara Strassman on research-based writing instruction practices for deaf and hard of hearing students. Her presentation will analyze experimental and quasi-experimental research on effective writing practices and compare the findings to research on typically hearing, learning disabled, and English language learning students. She will identify areas for future research and discuss implications for classroom instruction. The document also provides additional recommended reading materials and encourages membership in the SIG.

IRA SIG Deaf HH newsletter 2010Sharon Pajka

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This newsletter provides information about upcoming presentations and events related to literacy for deaf and hard of hearing students. It summarizes two presentations that will occur at an upcoming convention for the Special Interest Group for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Readers. The first presentation will provide a meta-analysis of research on effective writing instruction practices for deaf students. The second will discuss an intervention to improve reading fluency and comprehension among deaf elementary students. The newsletter also shares information about SIG newsletters online, an online course, and a new book related to deaf literacy.

IRA SIG Deaf HH newsletter 2011Sharon Pajka

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This document summarizes presentations and projects involving visual tools and accessible materials for deaf students. It discusses: 1) Presentations on using visual tools to improve literacy and comprehension for deaf students given by Roger Essley and teachers from St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf. The tools have helped students across many grades and subjects. 2) The Accessible Materials Project which creates educational materials translated into American Sign Language to address the language gap experienced by deaf students. Their goal is to make core materials affordable and accessible online. 3) Two novels by SIG member Michael Milone that incorporate characters with disabilities and are based on historical facts about early humans. The books have been well received by both children and adults.

IRA SIG Deaf HH newsletter 2012Sharon Pajka

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This document summarizes research on an emergent literacy intervention called "Adapted 'Little Books'" for deaf children. The intervention uses simplified storybooks and sign bilingualism to help deaf children develop early reading skills. Twenty-five deaf children between ages 4-10 participated in the intervention over 14 months. Assessments found that the intervention improved the children's early reading concepts. The intervention incorporated parent involvement to support literacy development at home. Visual tools like drawing and writing also aided the children's emerging reading abilities. Overall, the research suggests that adapted storybooks and sign bilingualism can effectively promote emergent literacy for deaf children.

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This document summarizes a study on the use of translation during guided reading instruction with deaf students. The study examined how first grade deaf students at a school for the deaf translated between American Sign Language (ASL) and written English at different linguistic levels, from individual words to full sentences, while participating in guided reading sessions. Teachers guided students through leveled texts and students were videotaped signing their translations. Researchers analyzed the videos and identified 5 levels of translation used by students, from fingerspelling words to using multiple signs for multiple words. Overall students used translation infrequently but increased use of higher level translations with more difficult texts. The study provides insights into how translation supports reading development for deaf students.

Goodbye Tchaikovsky Sharon Pajka

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This novel tells the story of a 12-year-old violin prodigy named David Rothman who suddenly loses his hearing. He had been an overnight success performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in New York but then on his birthday suffers an irreparable hearing loss. The book shows how he must now adapt to a new deaf culture and American Sign Language in order to continue his education and pursue his future. It is based on the author's own experience suddenly losing most of his hearing in middle age. He hopes the book will provide hope and inspiration for deaf youth.

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NAMLE Presentation 2011 Pajka & NickersonSharon Pajka

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This document discusses a course on vampires taught at Gallaudet University. The course examines vampires in literature, film, and pop culture from various historical and critical perspectives. Students engage with texts like Dracula and Nosferatu, analyze films like Deafula, and discuss representations of vampires in popular culture. Students also write scripts and create short films on vampire themes. The goal is for students to develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills through interactive study of vampires across media.

Blogging an effective tool for academic writingSharon Pajka

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This document summarizes research on the use of blogging as an instructional tool in academic writing courses for deaf students. The research found that blogging encouraged student engagement with course readings and writing assignments. Students who blogged were more likely to complete all assigned readings and writings than students in traditional writing courses. Analysis of student writing samples found that blogging students showed slight improvements in areas like organization of ideas and audience awareness. The researchers concluded that blogging promotes literacy, authentic reading and writing, and student engagement in learning.

Book AnalysisSharon Pajka

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This document discusses different perspectives for analyzing deaf characters in adolescent literature: the pathological perspective and the cultural perspective. The pathological perspective views deafness as a disability or deviation from normal, focusing on the condition rather than the person, and often including stereotypes. The cultural perspective emphasizes deafness as part of a linguistic and cultural minority, showing deaf characters as active participants in the deaf community and culture, with American Sign Language portrayed as a legitimate language rather than "broken English". The document provides tools for analyzing books, including checklists of traits associated with each perspective and guidance for examining characters, plots, settings and other elements through the two lenses.

How To Deaf CharactersSharon Pajka

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This document provides guidance on how to do book reviews and book talks for adolescent literature that includes deaf or hard of hearing characters. It recommends choosing books with broad appeal, considering how diverse characters are portrayed, and understanding the difference between reviews and talks. Research findings show hearing authors presented deafness in a more cultural way while deaf authors included more pathological perspectives. The document also provides tips on book selection and presentation for book talks.

Resourcesfordeafparentswithhearingchildren62009Sharon Pajka

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This document provides resources for deaf parents with hearing children, including fact sheets, information packets, websites for deaf parenting groups, and books and films relevant to kids of deaf adults (KODAs). It lists national resources, tips for using sign language with babies, KODA summer camps, scholarships, fictional stories about deaf parented families, and articles/films about KODAs and deaf parents parenting hearing children. Educational videos and programs for deaf parents are also referenced.

International Reading Association presentation on Deaf Characters in Adolesce...Sharon Pajka

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This document provides an overview of Sharon Pajka-West's research on portrayals of deaf characters in adolescent literature. The research questions examine whether deaf characters are presented culturally or pathologically, whether readers prefer deaf or hearing authors, and how deaf and hearing readers perceive deaf characters. The study analyzed 6 books with deaf main characters, with content analysis and reader response surveys. Findings included that hearing authors presented deaf characters more culturally while deaf authors included more pathological aspects. Readers overall preferred books by hearing authors and perceived deaf characters in various ways such as "the normal curious kid" or "the advocate." The study aims to increase awareness of this literature genre.

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