Fun learning for Orang Asli kids
A COMMUNITY service programme held at Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Manchung saw the Orang Asli children there fully engaged in the fun activities.

The programme was conducted by Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia’s Faculty of Education, Humanities and Arts at the village in Serendah, Selangor.

The faculty members showing their joy after the fruitful programme at the village.

Among the sessions conducted for the Years Four to Six pupils were English lessons to boost their language development.

Senior lecturer Dr Sangeeth Ramalingam said the pupils were divided into a few groups, with each group facilitated by two language lecturers.

The children were provided several questions and asked to draw their answers on a piece of paper, which the pupils were later asked to explain.

Another programme involved 10 checkpoints and the pupils had to complete the activities required at each checkpoint.

This involved the ability to understand and follow the instructions given by the facilitators.

Orang Asli pupils engrossed in an English language activity.

The pupils also participated in a singing activity and another designed to develop teamwork skills.

Throughout the programme, they showed plenty of interest and willingness to join all activities.

However, the lecturers found that the children’s English language proficiency was below average. They said the children seemed to struggle communicating and writing in English.

The facilitators gave them extra guidance and were satisfied with the children’s cooperation.
A COMMUNITY service programme held at Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Manchung saw the Orang Asli children there fully engaged in the fun activities.