KOTA KINABALU: A specialised workshop focused on dyscalculia intervention was held here over the weekend to enhance teachers' capacity to support pupils with specific learning difficulties in mathematics.
Funded by the Malaysian National Commission for Unesco, the two-day programme was organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting, led by Dr Christina Wong Sing Yun.
Fifteen remedial teachers from Penampang took part in the session, where they gained practical tools and knowledge to better identify and assist students struggling with dyscalculia, a learning difficulty that impacts number sense, basic arithmetic and mathematical reasoning.
A key highlight of the workshop was a session led by Dr Fu Sai Hoe, a dyscalculia researcher and remedial officer with the Sandakan Education Office.
He introduced the Numi (numeracy intervention) framework based on cognitive learning theory and guided teachers through the "I do-we do-you do" model under the "reconnecting learning" approach.
"Children with dyscalculia are often overlooked in classrooms. This initiative empowers teachers to ensure that no learner is left behind," said Fu.
Wong underscored the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in promoting inclusive education.
"This workshop reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening foundational numeracy skills, especially for learners who require targeted intervention," she said, while expressing appreciation to the Malaysian National Commission for Unesco for their continued support.
