Learning Assistance

1.

Case Conference with resource teachers of Ebenezer School

Before the beginning of this academic year, the IEC had a discussion about certain SEN students with the resource teachers of Ebenezer School and SEN Coordinators of primary schools in August 2023. Those teachers gave the IEC members essential information as to the handling of those cases and made a number of valuable suggestions for the school.

2.

School-based Training Sessions for Teachers

The IEC organised school-based training sessions on Integrated Education for teachers who were directly involved in the teaching of the SEN students in early September 2023. The special educational needs of each student and the related pedagogy were made known to the teachers. Most teachers found the suggestions made by the IEC to be practical.

3.

Individual Education Planning Conferences

The IEC held 15 Individual Education Planning Conferences for 8 SEN students in the last academic year to review their academic progress, reduce their examination pressure and improve their social skills at school. Ideas were fruitfully exchanged among the participants of the conferences.

4.

Class Helpers

The class helpers took turns to help the SEN students during the lessons.

5.

Examination Arrangements

For students with visual impairments, attention deficits, autism, special learning difficulties, or mental health challenges, examination time was extended. For students with hearing impairments, adjustments were made to their marks in the listening and speaking papers to encourage them to take the examinations.

Social Integration

1.

The Integrated Education Ambassadors

The IEC recruited 15 IE ambassadors (IEA) to assist the SEN students in adapting to school life. They are primarily concerned with the promotion of a caring school culture. This year they assisted the committee organizing parent-child activities during Parent's Day and hosting different game booths during "Caring Week" in May.

2.

Stress relief activities for students

The committee has collaborated with the school social workers to provide students with various activities on different days including board games, handicraft making and darts etc. The Salvation Army was also invited to promote their activities in school. All students are welcome to participate and these activities were very popular among students. By participating in different activities, we hope that students can relieve their learning pressure.