The project main beneficiary will be deaf and hearing-impaired learners of foreign languages who will be provided with tools based on common European standards. As the Deaf Port will help direct the process of acquisition of language competence and to introduce a basis for assessment of their language skills, it will also be an useful tool, that will help language teachers:
to understand better the needs of deaf and hearing-impaired learners
to monitor teaching process, and
to assess the effectiveness of the pedagogical strategy
will provide a basis for developers of curricula and assessment materials
to use descriptors relevant for this specific group of learners in order to design courses and tests for definite levels of deaf and hearing-impaired learners
will provide a tool to educational establishments and employers
to assess language proficiency of the deaf and hearing-impaired, applying for a training course or job, or taking part in an international event
will assist policy and decision makers in the field of education with special focus on learners with special needs |
