PETALING JAYA: Special learning modules will be used by teachers to teach the children rescued from charity homes operated by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH).
The Education Ministry said these tools - the Year One Transition Programme Kit and the Healthy Mind Intervention Programme Module - will help meet the educational needs of these children who have never followed the national education system.
“This educational programme is designed specifically to give access to formal and structured education to the children involved in order to avoid them being left behind in learning,” it said in a statement on Thursday (Sept 3).
The ministry said the kit emphasises the socioeconomic, cognitive and physical aspects to build the children’s self-confidence.
It is also a form of holistic learning preparation that includes literacy and numeracy.
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As for the module, it applies elements that increases awareness of self-potential as well as foster balance of the children’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual aspects (JERSI) to prepare them for a new learning environment .
“In line with the humane education agenda, the ministry is committed to ensuring that the children involved get the best educational opportunities and that no one is marginalised,” it said, adding that 68 teachers have been tasked with educating these children.
In early September, the police launched Ops Global, conducting raids on charity homes connected to GISB across Peninsular Malaysia suspected of exploitation and misconduct related to religious activities.
During these operations, 572 victims were successfully rescued, and 359 GISB followers, including its top management, were arrested.
On Wednesday (Oct 2), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the children are having their mental health assessed while counselling has already been provided to those who need it.
