Face Validation of Learning Malaysian Sign Language Questionnaire (L-MySL-Q): Malaysian Sign Language (MySL) pro forma as a third language for adolescents
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i19.3273Keywords:
inclusive communication, Malaysian Sign Language, third language, adolescentsAbstract
Malaysian Sign Language (MySL) uses visual-manual modalities for delivering information and communicating involving movements of the finger, hand, arm gestures, and facial expressions. A newly-developed instrument tool: Learning-MySL-Questionnaire (L-MySL-Q) from validated questionnaires [Rogers 1995; ELQ, University of Nottingham, UK] consisting of the diffusion model to gauge willingness and readiness for students to adopt MySL as a third language undergone face validation upon completion of Introduction to MySL Pro Forma leson. Findings showed positive feedback from respondents in comparison to pre-intervention among typical children and adolescents. This comprehensive pro forma inculcates a fun learning process while inculcating patriotism among learners. Â
Keywords: inclusive communication, Malaysian Sign Language, third language, adolescents
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