Now i have been learning/trying to apply this thing called affordances to my learning sign language, i think firstly it is important to understand what is is a am applying before i attempt to combo it when i sign.
Now, according to Mary Law (1998) defines affordances as the “characteristics of the environment that are uniquely identified by the person based on their cognitive style, experiences and abilities” (p.111)
There are many different components when talking about affordances, now i will be just touching on a few that i found relevant to sign language:
Sign language is a type of and is the only kind of communication for some. it aids in facilitating communication between people with difficulty hearing. Although the use of sign language for myself isn't my sole communication system it has broadened my outlook on way of communicating with people. i was thinking the other day it is a freedom of expression, instead of a freedom of speech.
Spirituality to me has different meanings depending on the context. Now if you were to ask me on a Sunday morning I would probably have a different response then if i was to apply it to a specific activity. when considering the emotions and feelings that are being evoked at that time of performing each word with my hands really draws in connections to past experiences. I brings memories of being back in sunday school (we called it childrens meeting...we would go there get looked after while our parents went to the "big persons church" and learn songs and stories) when we would learn a new song there would usually be corresponding actions that went along with the lyrics. when i was learning animal signs in the tut the other day my mind just drifted back and it felt like i was surrounded by mini versions of my oldest friends was so trippy! i could hear the guitar feel the mischief i wanted to get up to, feel the nudging of my friends, i was brought back in time. my friends who have now moved away and i haven't seen in years were again beside me. “It is through our activities that we are connected with life and with other human beings. Through the activities in which we engage, we learn about the world, test our knowledge, practice skills, express our feelings, experience pleasure, take care of our needs for survival, develop competence, and achieve mastery over our destinies” (Hopkins & Smith, 1983, p. 296). This quote was pretty relevant when considering all i had just experienced.
Now, according to Mary Law (1998) defines affordances as the “characteristics of the environment that are uniquely identified by the person based on their cognitive style, experiences and abilities” (p.111)
There are many different components when talking about affordances, now i will be just touching on a few that i found relevant to sign language:
- Communication
- spirituality
- connections
- Aesthetics
Sign language is a type of and is the only kind of communication for some. it aids in facilitating communication between people with difficulty hearing. Although the use of sign language for myself isn't my sole communication system it has broadened my outlook on way of communicating with people. i was thinking the other day it is a freedom of expression, instead of a freedom of speech.
Spirituality to me has different meanings depending on the context. Now if you were to ask me on a Sunday morning I would probably have a different response then if i was to apply it to a specific activity. when considering the emotions and feelings that are being evoked at that time of performing each word with my hands really draws in connections to past experiences. I brings memories of being back in sunday school (we called it childrens meeting...we would go there get looked after while our parents went to the "big persons church" and learn songs and stories) when we would learn a new song there would usually be corresponding actions that went along with the lyrics. when i was learning animal signs in the tut the other day my mind just drifted back and it felt like i was surrounded by mini versions of my oldest friends was so trippy! i could hear the guitar feel the mischief i wanted to get up to, feel the nudging of my friends, i was brought back in time. my friends who have now moved away and i haven't seen in years were again beside me. “It is through our activities that we are connected with life and with other human beings. Through the activities in which we engage, we learn about the world, test our knowledge, practice skills, express our feelings, experience pleasure, take care of our needs for survival, develop competence, and achieve mastery over our destinies” (Hopkins & Smith, 1983, p. 296). This quote was pretty relevant when considering all i had just experienced.
References:
Hopkins, H. L., & Smith, H. D. (1983). Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Law, M. (Ed.). (1998). Client centered occupational therapy. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated.
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