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Chew (fourth from left) and Tan (third from left) with teachers, parents and pupils outside the Frog Classroom at SJKC Sin Min in Simpang, Taiping.
(Left) The interior of the Frog Classroom.

By Ivan Loh - 23th August 2019

SJKC Sin Min in Simpang, Taiping, has been enhanced with a Frog Classroom for its special needs pupils.

Funded by YTL Foundation, the specialised classroom will allow the pupils to learn more positively.

YTL Foundation programme director Datin Katleen Chew Wai Lin said the classroom used interactive modules such as videos, presentations and visually-attractive methods to make learning more accessible for pupils who tend to struggle with traditional methods of teaching.

“The interactive modules help the children understand their lessons more easily and retain knowledge more effectively.

“The classroom is also equipped with keyboards and other input methods for children who find handwriting difficult, touch screens for interactive learning, rocking chair to calm them, special games and other learning aids,” she said.

The classroom was launched by Tan Tiong Yih, who is senior private secretary to Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Nga Kor Ming on Aug 6.

It can support pupils with autism with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, cerebral palsy, delayed development and other learning disabilities.

The teaching and learning process is customised for pupils according to their ability, to optimise their potential through the specialised application of teaching and learning techniques.

This is the second school in the country to be equipped with the special classroom after SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang.

School headmistress Tan Choy Ying believes the classroom would be fully utilised by current and future pupils.

Thanking YTL for supporting children with special needs, she said the school was an active user of the Frog Virtual Learning Environment for teaching and learning.

She added that the school started its special needs class in 2012 and was open to children aged seven to 14.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2019/08/23/special-needs-kids-benefit-from-frog-classroom-in-taiping-school


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TWENTYTWO13, 8th August 2019

SJK(C) Sin Min which started operating a specialised class for students with special needs in 2012 has received a big boost from YTL Foundation.

On top of funding the renovation of a special needs classroom, the installation of new fittings and furnishings and the purchase of special needs equipment, the foundation launched its Smart Frog Classroom for special needs children yesterday.

The class, open to students aged seven to 14, supports the learning needs of students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, delayed development and other learning disabilities.

The teaching and learning process is customised for each student according to their ability, to optimise their potential through the specialised application of teaching and learning techniques.

The classroom is equipped with keyboards and other input methods for children who find handwriting difficult. There are also touchscreens for interactive learning, manipulative learning aids, visual learning aids, specially selected games, a large table to encourage group interaction, a rocking chair to calm students and more.

The school is the second in Malaysia to be equipped with a Frog Classroom for children with special needs, after SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang.

“This Smart Frog Classroom is a space that encourages interaction and bonding, which is important for children, especially those with special needs,” said Tan Tiong Yih, senior private secretary to Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Nga Kor Ming.

As experts gain more knowledge on the best ways to support the needs of these children, upgrades to classrooms, learning facilities and infrastructure are needed.

The new Smart Frog Classroom offers students space with organised, well-designed areas that will set the stage for a positive learning environment.

It uses interactive modules like videos, presentations and visually attractive methods to make learning more accessible to students who tend to struggle with traditional methods of teaching.

The interactive modules help these children understand their lessons more easily and retain knowledge more effectively.

“Education is key in uplifting children who face challenges in life, be it socioeconomic challenges or having special needs,” said Datin Kathleen Chew Wai Lin, Programme Director of YTL Foundation.

 Chew (standing, fourth from left) joined by SJK(C) Sin Min teachers and students.

"It is important to support teachers and schools who are providing these important special education services.

“Children with special needs deserve as much educational support and opportunities as any other child,” Chew added.

Source: https://twentytwo13.my/issues/education-boost-for-special-needs-children


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