CHILD Philosophy
"The Child is the Father of the Man"
"The Child is the Father of the Man"
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
CHILD conceptualized the RAW (Reading and Writing) programme in 2006 to improve the communication skills (reading, writing and understanding) in English among Malaysian children particularly in the rural schools. In the RAW project, children learn to read and write with ease in a fun loving way to improve the command of English.
The RAW programme has been tested and proven as an excellent way to improve language skills. The RAW Project initially funded by HSBC in collaboration with CHILD commenced in the year 2006 with 17 schools in Selangor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Pahang. In 2007 the RAW Project was further expanded under Phase two to another 12 schools in 2 more states, viz, Kelantan and Kedah. In 2009 the Project under Phase three, expanded to cover 6 more schools in Johor, which included for the first time two Orang Asli Schools as well! Phase four in 2010 covered 4 schools in Pulau Pinang and 3 schools in Terengganu.
With the help of the Selangor State Government Fund, RAW Programme was implemented in 25 schools in 2009. Notwithstanding the above, on the adviced of the funder, CHILD introduced a new dimension of creative thinking to RAW and name it the new entity CRAW (Creative Reading and Writing) funded by Hong Leong Foundation. Creative thinking skills are essential for success in learning and success in life. Creative thinking involves a range of skills that can be promoted across the curriculum. There is potential for creative thinking in all fields of human activity, and in all lessons. CHILD aims to develop children’s capacity for original ideas and creative achievement.
Promoting creative thinking is a powerful way of engaging children with their learning. Children who are encouraged to think creatively show increased levels of motivation and self esteem. Creativity prepares them with the flexible skills they will need to face an uncertain future. Developing the capacity to be creative can enrich their lives and help them to contribute to a better society.
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
To encourage and facilitate the reading habit among the children in the selected schools to enable them to gain interest in reading and writing through fun activities by providing age appropriate books including Lady Bird books.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• Recruitment of facilitators and teachers
• Recruitment of students
• Distribution of study materials and manual for teachers
• Conduct Introductory Meeting / Teachers’ Training Workshop
• Distribution of Lady Bird Series for students
• Conduct fun-based classes
• Conduct Readers Theater
• Conduct Spelling Bee
• Conduct Reading Day & Concert
• Documentation
• Monitoring and Evaluation
MEASURABLE IMPACT THAT COULD BE EXPECTED:
• Increase the confidence level and self-esteem in each student as they learn to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Students can read, write and communicate in English language.
• Students skills in spelling improves and expansion of their vocabulary
