Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction for Teacher Practice
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help teachers better support deaf children by implementing a program called Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI). The main goal is to assess how well teachers follow the program’s guidelines, which include special training and live modeling sessions. Observers will rate teachers on their use of SISI techniques during language arts classes. This trial may suit teachers working with deaf children in kindergarten through 3rd grade at a school for the deaf. As an unphased study, this trial offers teachers the opportunity to enhance their skills and directly impact the educational experience of deaf children.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that the Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction is safe for teachers?
Research has shown that Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) is generally well-received. One study found that SISI has manageable side effects and is effective for those teaching or learning sign language. This indicates the method is safe for use in schools, particularly for teachers working with deaf students. No reports of serious negative effects make it a promising tool for enhancing teaching methods in this area.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) trial because it aims to enhance how teachers support language development in young deaf children. Unlike traditional teaching methods, SISI focuses on interactive signing techniques that could improve communication and learning outcomes. This approach is particularly promising because it tailors instruction to the specific needs of deaf students, potentially leading to more effective teaching strategies and better educational results. The trial seeks to determine if SISI can be consistently implemented with high fidelity, paving the way for broader adoption in schools for the deaf.
What evidence suggests that Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction is effective for increasing teacher implementation fidelity?
Research shows that the Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) method can improve sign language skills in deaf children. In this trial, different teachers will implement SISI at staggered intervals to assess its effectiveness. Studies have found that improved sign language skills can enhance literacy, which refers to the ability to read and write. Early results suggest that using SISI can lead to better school performance for deaf students. This method combines planned and interactive teaching to enhance communication skills. It could play a crucial role in helping young learners develop more advanced language abilities, which are linked to better overall learning.56789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Leala Holcomb, PhD
Principal Investigator
Center of Deafness
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for teachers who are interested in improving their teaching practices. Specific eligibility criteria have not been provided, so it's likely open to any teacher willing to participate and adhere to the study protocols.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Training
The PI provides a 1-day training on SISI implementation to teachers
Implementation
Teachers implement SISI with staggered start times: Teacher 1 for 3 weeks, Teacher 2 starting on Week 4, Teacher 3 on Week 7, and Teacher 4 on Week 10
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for fidelity and effectiveness of SISI implementation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction
Trial Overview
The trial is testing a training program called Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction. Teachers will be trained using a manual, live demonstrations, and discussions about sticking closely to the training methods.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The PI will work with teachers to increase SISI implementation fidelity through a noncurrent multiple baseline design across teacher participants. Four teachers who serve deaf children between 5 and 8 years old will be recruited from a school of the deaf. SISI fidelity checklist will be used to observe teachers' business-as-usual instruction during language arts time to establish three stable data points in baseline. Each component of SISI is rated with a score of 1 (fully implemented), .5 (partially implemented), or 0 (did not implement) and reported as percentages (e.g., 20% of SISI components implemented). The PI will provide a 1-day training on SISI implementation. Teacher 1 will begin to implement SISI for three weeks, and then Teacher 2 will start implementing on Week 4. Teachers 3 and 4 will start implementing on Week 7 and 10 respectively.
The PI will work with teachers to increase SISI implementation fidelity through a noncurrent multiple baseline design across teacher participants. Four teachers who serve deaf children between 5 and 8 years old will be recruited from a school of the deaf. SISI fidelity checklist will be used to observe teachers' business-as-usual instruction during language arts time to establish three stable data points in baseline. Each component of SISI is rated with a score of 1 (fully implemented), .5 (partially implemented), or 0 (did not implement) and reported as percentages (e.g., 20% of SISI components implemented). The PI will provide a 1-day training on SISI implementation. Teacher 1 will begin to implement SISI for three weeks, and then Teacher 2 will start implementing on Week 4. Teachers 3 and 4 will start implementing on Week 7 and 10 respectively.
The PI will work with teachers to increase SISI implementation fidelity through a noncurrent multiple baseline design across teacher participants. Four teachers who serve deaf children between 5 and 8 years old will be recruited from a school of the deaf. SISI fidelity checklist will be used to observe teachers' business-as-usual instruction during language arts time to establish three stable data points in baseline. Each component of SISI is rated with a score of 1 (fully implemented), .5 (partially implemented), or 0 (did not implement) and reported as percentages (e.g., 20% of SISI components implemented). The PI will provide a 1-day training on SISI implementation. Teacher 1 will begin to implement SISI for three weeks, and then Teacher 2 will start implementing on Week 4. Teachers 3 and 4 will start implementing on Week 7 and 10 respectively.
The PI will work with teachers to increase SISI implementation fidelity through a noncurrent multiple baseline design across teacher participants. Four teachers who serve deaf children between 5 and 8 years old will be recruited from a school of the deaf. SISI fidelity checklist will be used to observe teachers' business-as-usual instruction during language arts time to establish three stable data points in baseline. Each component of SISI is rated with a score of 1 (fully implemented), .5 (partially implemented), or 0 (did not implement) and reported as percentages (e.g., 20% of SISI components implemented). The PI will provide a 1-day training on SISI implementation. Teacher 1 will begin to implement SISI for three weeks, and then Teacher 2 will start implementing on Week 4. Teachers 3 and 4 will start implementing on Week 7 and 10 respectively.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator
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