GEcsn has signed a contract with Rabbit school, an institution that is specialized in caring for mentally and physically handicapped children.
The Rabbit School was founded in 1997 in response to a need to provide educational and therapeutic activities for disabled children living at the Nutrition Center (a government operated orphanage located in central Phnom Penh). Children with disabilities have an equal right to participation and opportunity in all facets of life, including education. To better answer those needs and provide specialized services, the Rabbit school decided to open an inclusive classroom (children with and without disabilities learn together in an ordinary classroom with appropriate support). This is a helpful first step in creating equal opportunity for all members of society. Currently, twenty children attend the inclusive classroom.
Rabbit School’s Objectives:
To improve access to and quality of education for children with disabilities.
To further develop the inclusive classroom to use as a model for advocating for inclusive education for all children.
Outcomes:
Children
Students are nurtured and prepared to enter a regular school
Each child learns at his/her own pace in meeting the goals set out for them
Students with and without disabilities learn to get along with each other
Disabled children's self esteem and confidence are strengthened
Teachers
Gain greater understanding of children with special needs
Learn new and different teaching styles and strategies applicable to all children
