Abstract:
BISINDO is a sign language that is guided by expressions, hand movements, body position, eye contact developed by deaf. Special Education Laboratory, University of Lambung Mangkurat in collaboration with GERKATIN (Indonesian Deaf Welfare Movement) South Kalimantan held BISINDO training, but there was no evaluation of the training so it is unknown how far the impact of the training on the development of deaf student communication. This study aims to determine the evaluation of BISINDO training in the Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, University of Lambung Mangkurat. This research used quantitative descriptive approach and an evaluation model of CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product). Research subjects included the coordinator of the Special Education Study Program, BISINDO training coordinator, BISINDO instructors for 2 people and BISINDO training participants for 20 people. Data collection techniques used observation, documentation, and tests. The results showed BISINDO training could be a forum for learning sign language and improving communication skills between Deaf students and Hearing students to minimize barriers to communication and facilitate Deaf students in lectures, BISINDO training had modified media and learning strategies based on visuals through video accompanied texts, and BISINDO training can build awareness of Hearing students which will hopefully have a positive impact both in the lecture process and when in the wider community.
