- following classroom protocols specific to an Auslan context, such as:
- responding to flashing lights and waving for class attention
- tapping, pointing and waving for peer attention
- maintaining eye gaze
- back-channelling such as nodding
- limiting the use of voice
- maintaining a clear line of sight
- following and using classroom language such as instructions for class routines, for example:
PLAY GAME. PLEASE STAND UP
We’re going to play a game; please stand up.
LOOK-AT-me PRO1
Eyes to the front.
PLEASE WITH-2++
Please find a partner.
- using language to facilitate clear communication, such as asking for help or permission, for example:
PLEASE HELP-me?
Can you help me, please?
G:HANDS-UP PLEASE PRO1 NEED TOILET
Can I go to the toilet please?
- showing agreement/disagreement, for example, respectful manner, for example:
AGREE YES or PRO1 AGREE
Yes, I agree.
PRO1 KNOW WHAT MEAN, BUT…
I know what you mean, but …
DOUBT
I’m not sure.
AGREE-NOT
I don’t agree …
- indicating understanding, for example by nodding, or signing SURPRISE, or KNOW++
- apologising and thanking, for example:
THANK-YOU HELP-me
Thank you for helping me.
SORRY PRO1 FORGOT
I’m sorry; it was an accident.
- asking for repetition or clarification, for example:
PLEASE SLOW SIGN
Could you sign that slowly please?
PRO2 SAY BEFORE WHAT?
What did you just say, sorry?
- negotiating turn-taking, for example:
PRO1 FIRST YOUR-TURN
It’s my turn first, then your turn.
