1. Sprong Vooruit march 20141 CULTURAL EDUCATION AND IDENTITY FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (CIDS): A RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES Joep van Vlodrop, Connie Fortgens en Annet de Klerk Athens 2015

2. Introduction Joep van Vlodrop the Netherlands Primary school teacher at Kentalis for DHH Specialist in Dutch Sign Language Presenting for Dutch National expert group

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Positive results 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

8. 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

9. Students report…

10. Sprong Vooruit: CIDS Thank you for your attention! j.vanvlodrop@kentalis.nl info@sprongvooruit.nl