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CULTURAL EDUCATION AND IDENTITY FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (CIDS):
A RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES
Joep van Vlodrop, Connie Fortgens en Annet de KlerkAthens 2015
Introduction
• Joep van Vlodrop• the Netherlands• Primary school teacher at
Kentalis for DHH• Specialist in Dutch Sign
Language• Presenting for Dutch National
expert group
• Sign• Start• For DHH from 6-18 years• Presented by teachers, sign language
teachers and special education liaisons• Learn about the world and know there’s a
DHH community where they can meet each other.
• Positive development of self and a sense of well being
CIDS
• To gain consciousness of their multi identity
• To stimulate development of a positive and real self image
• To offer knowledge and notion• To offer opportunities for contact
and for sharing experiences• To offer opportunities for alliance• To advance and to increase a
sense of well being
General aim
• To become a full fledged human being• To obtain knowledge • To strengthen identity• To increase self-awareness• 6 domains:
– Citizenship, – Communication, – History, – Own Identity,– Resources/Technology/Techniques – Art/Sports/Culture/Leisure time
Content of the program
• Effect on target group• Experiences of teachers and
special education liaisons; – Nationwide survey– Various target groups – Positive results– Area's of improvement
• Students report…
Results
Positive results
yes; 90%
no; 10%
• Noticeable changes?• More aware / conscious of own
identity, possibilities, own position in society
• Interesting subjects and fun lessons
• Interactive lessons• Increased experiences • Students, school and teachers
are positive
• Level too high for multiple handicapped students.
• More material needed• Applicable to mainstream
students• Missing subjects• Updates needed for new
developments
Area’s of improvement
Sprong Vooruit:
CIDS
Thank you for your attention!
j.vanvlodrop@kentalis.nlinfo@sprongvooruit.nl