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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

Students report…

Sprong Vooruit:

CIDS

Thank you for your attention!

j.vanvlodrop@kentalis.nlinfo@sprongvooruit.nl