Understand complex enquiries, questions, comments and responses
Understand complex enquiries, questions, comments and responses
Understanding Complex Enquiries
- Master the ability to comprehend complex enquiries in British Sign Language (BSL).
- Differentiate between various types of queries, such as reflective, informational or interpretive.
- Familiarise yourself with specific signs and structures commonly used in formulating complex enquiries.
Interpreting Questions
- Understand the ability to interpret intricate questions and discern their underlying intention.
- Focus on the use of non-manual features like facial expressions to properly comprehend the context or emotional intent of a question.
- Recognise ‘wh-questions’ (who, what, where, etc.) and ‘yes-no’ questions by their specific sign language structures.
Engaging with Comments
- Develop skills to understand and engage with multi-faceted comments effectively.
- Acknowledge the tone in comments by paying attention to sign intensity and facial expressions.
- Grasp implicit and explicit points made in comments by employing deductive reasoning and inferring skills.
Providing Appropriate Responses
- Build the ability to formulate articulate responses to complex enquiries, questions, and comments.
- Harness the use of signing space and facial expressions to respond appropriately and convey the desired emotion or intensity.
- Showcase understanding by providing responses that directly address the points raised, incorporate evidence and present a clear line of reasoning.
Enhancing Interactions
- Utilise paraphrasing and summarising skills to demonstrate understanding of queries, questions, or comments.
- Show willingness to seek clarifications or additional information when required, promoting active engagement in conversation.
- Understand the importance of providing feedback as a tool for meaningful communication and relationship-building.
- Cultivate a respectful interactive approach, giving equal importance to the views, comments and questions posed by others.