THEY may be children afflicted with various medical conditions but their earnestness in wanting to learn and absorb is evident from the way they rush to class at 8am when lessons start only start at 10am.
It is the same during the afternoon session as they turn up in class long before the doors open at 2pm.
Teacher D.H. Mil Jaisa Biok is amazed at their enthusiasm despite their respective illnesses saying: “It is simply surprising that they have the energy and an unwavering spirit in class ... this makes us (teachers) even more determined to teach them,” she added.
The children at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) have been able to attend classes while being warded for medical treatment, thanks to the School in Hospital (Sekolah dalam Hospital) programme.
Initiated by the Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman, the programme will be introduced to major hospitals in other states soon.
Its pilot project at HKL was launched by Muhyiddin who is also Education Minister, on Wednesday.
There are currently eight teachers at HKL. Four teachers are now serving at Hospital Serdang and Hospital Ampang respectively.
Supervisor and teacher Rozyana Adzura Mohd Saad said she wanted to teach at HKL because she had been warded there while she was in primary school.
“I know what it feels like when you are warded and have to miss school. That is why I applied to teach here,” she said.
Teacher Muhammad Sufyan Bujang, who has been a special education teacher for 20 years, said he wanted to make a positive difference in their (children’s) lives.
“It is a noble idea to arrange for teachers to teach at hospitals to ensure that their young charges continue learning. I want to be a part of that initiative,” he said.
Apart from teaching, Mil Jaisa said her role was also to motivate the children and keep them engaged and interested in studies. She said the teachers serving at the hospital had to reassure the young patients that their illnesses should not be a hindrance to learning.
“There are some children who go in and out of hospital many times and are unable to concentrate on their studies.
“Our job is to help them catch up on their studies so that when they get back to school, they can integrate easily with their peers and teachers,” added Mil Jaisa.
Form Three student Muhamm-ad Syazwan Ashraf Mohd Sukri said he was relieved that he could have lessons during his treatment at HKL.
“I’m sitting for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah this year so I don’t want to miss out on my studies,” said Muhammad Syazwan, who has a growth on his thigh.
Muhyiddin said teachers who were sent to teach at hospitals were patient, caring and able to multi task.
He said the ministry would look into the special incentives for these teachers after the end of the review of the pilot project.
By TAN EE LOO
educate@thestar.com.my
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