Project Description: Alerting the deaf/hard-of-hearing students in case of an emergency or lock-down drill can be a formidable task. The deaf students at PCTI in collaboration with a hearing sign language class, graphic arts department, security, school resource officers, and the local police, developed Project Alert, a way of recognizing and dealing with deaf students during such an emergency.
Students interviewed law enforcement officers and came up with 5 signs that school security and police offers should know in the event of an emergency. The deaf students worked with the graphic arts department to create posters and wallet size cards for the officers and security. Students went to the local academy and presented the information to the cadets. Students also went to several local schools that have deaf programs and educated their students and staff about what to do in the event of a lock-down or actual emergency.
Project Alert: Helping Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students in Emergencies |
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By: Laura Martin School: Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne Grade Levels: American Sign Language class, Grades 9,10,11,12
Academic Focus/ Core Curriculum Standards: Language Arts Literacy 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
The Arts (Visual and Performing): 1.1, 1.2
Technology; Power point, graphic arts 8.1 A, B
Consumer, Family & Life Skills
9.1 A, B; 9.2 A, B, C, D.
Core Ethical Values: Helping others; compassion, empathy, civic engagement.
Hurdles Encountered: Hurdles Scheduling visits to law enforcement agencies, other schools Solution; worked out schedule of alternate dates to account for inclement weather, Celebration: a ceremony at the Academy honoring the students for civic engagement Recognition: Media coverage of the presentation; certificates to student participants Key Findings: To be determined at the conclusion of the project. Would like to see the police officers interviewed to find out what the students had taught them. |
Project Description: Alerting the deaf/hard-of-hearing students in case of an emergency or lock-down drill can be a formidable task. The deaf students at PCTI in collaboration with a hearing sign language class, graphic arts department, security, school resource officers, and the local police, developed Project Alert, a way of recognizing and dealing with deaf students during such an emergency. Students interviewed law enforcement officers and came up with 5 signs that school security and police offers should know in the event of an emergency. The deaf students worked with the graphic arts department to create posters and wallet size cards for the officers and security. Students went to the local academy and presented the information to the cadets. Students also went to several local schools that have deaf programs and educated their students and staff about what to do in the event of a lock-down or actual emergency. Target Audience: Deaf/ Hard-of hearing students, security, and local law enforcement. Timeline:
Four to five months.
Project Scheduling: Project Alert begins in October by interviewing our school resource officers. In November we will create a list of signs and design the poster and cards. December and January will be spent creating the presentation and organizing trips to local schools. In February we will present to local schools and the police academy. Equipment Needed:
Art Supplies; computer for Power point
Academic Focus: Students will do research to find out if there is any standardized emergency signs being used. Students will research facts relating to deaf people who are accidentally killed or hurt by police officers. Students will prepare a presentation in a clear and organized manner. Students will develop critical thinking, presentation, writing, acting, and artistic skills while educating security, law enforcement and students. The Arts (Visual and Performing): Students will act out the “right” and “wrong” way to approach a situation. Students will design and create posters and wallet cards in graphic arts class. Social Studies: Students will research problems relating to handicapped people and law enforcement. Technology; Students will design a PowerPoint presentation that will present the research, the need for law enforcement to develop knowledge and skills in dealing with the deaf/hard-of-hearing. Consumer, Family & Life Skills; Student will demonstrate cooperation and teamwork in planning, organizing and executing Project Alert. They also develop empathy and citizenship. Educational Strategies:
Performance-based Education: Students work together on aproject with real-life problems, outcomes. Cooperative Learning; Students work collaboratively on each stage of the project. Interdisciplinary Approach; Cooperation of many disciplines is involved. Personal Growth Outcomes: Hearing students develop empathy for deaf students who do not understand what is being demanded of them; Deaf students develop a respect for their hearing peers who are trying to improve a difficult and dangerous situation. Community Involvement: Law enforcement agencies; other schools
Reflection Activities:
Students will write a short paper about how they felt in the beginning, middle & end of the project. The paper will also include emotional reactions of the students and insight they have gained as a result of this project.. Means of Assessment: Rubric evaluating all stages of the project; reflective essay on the project. |