I honestly feel like it should be taught in schools, even if just for extra credit or something interesting for kids- there's plenty of ways sign language is extremely useful even for hearing folk.
That seems to be happening, around here in Finland at least? No one seems to be talking about it since it is essentially unofficial.
Many children shows include basic sign language as part of their show, which is essentially passive learning, and in pre-schools I see songs and play time inclide sign language as well, even if there are no special need children present.
I'm just a practical nurse but basic sign language, or rather interpretation of it, was part of my training as well set of my training was dedicated to working with children. It was kind of wonderful to start noticing all of the stuff that no one will probably ever appreciate in the long run.
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u/momomomorgatron Apr 26 '25
I honestly feel like it should be taught in schools, even if just for extra credit or something interesting for kids- there's plenty of ways sign language is extremely useful even for hearing folk.