It was mentioned in Parliament on Nov 22 (2021) that among 100,000 primary school pupils screened nationwide, 12.5% of the Year 5 and Year 6 students were found to be at risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress. These figures should make us sit up and be very concerned. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to … More Reassuring our students that we’ve got this
Radzi: What’s important is to bring the students back to school because they have been away for a long time, and we cannot continue to let them be like this. SOME want schools shut until Covid-19 is eradicated while some others want them reopened immediately. Conflicting emotions and concerns are running high with less than … More Radzi: Stricter SOPs to ensure students’ safety
THERE’S a mix of anticipation and apprehension in the air as teachers and students prepare to return to schools in less than a month. As cases continue to remain high, and the Delta variant posing serious concerns, the Education Ministry is working on an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for schools to adhere to. … More Clear, strict SOP for schools a must
PETALING JAYA: There are 2.32 million students aged between 12 and 17 enrolled in national schools nationwide and as at Aug 24, 1.9 million individuals under the age of 18 have registered for Covid-19 vaccinations on MySejahtera. A Flourish data visualization With schools set to reopen in stages from Oct 3, 190,212 Form Five students … More INTERACTIVE: Looking into the two million students eligible for vaccination
With no clear end in sight to home-based teaching and learning (PdPR), students from low-income (B40) families need our help now more than ever. The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), which runs the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, recently found that many students around the world lacked … More Give them some space
PETALING JAYA: The issue of pupils lugging heavy schoolbags has been a long-standing complaint but it is getting heavier than ever. Repeated reminders by the Education Ministry not to weigh pupils down with too many workbooks appear to be ignored, with the children still suffering while school authorities and parents point the finger at each … More Pupils’ burden getting heavier
Although the scars of emotional abuse aren’t as visible, it still can be damaging to a child’s mental health. AN excited child runs towards the parent, saying, “Look at what I did for my school project today!” and receives a curt, dismissive, “Don’t bother me, can’t you see that I’m busy now?” response. Does this … More Words hit harder
PETALING JAYA: Making SPM students sit for three papers in a day could have a negative impact on their performance. They will not have enough time to rest, recharge, revise and give their best in such a “high stakes” exam, said Malaysia Mental Health Association president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. The proposed SPM timetable, he … More ‘Lack of recovery time affects students’ mental health’
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 