THE Special Education Unit (SEU) of the Ministry of Education hosted a delegation from the NPO EDGE – Japan Dyslexia Society as part of raising awareness on dyslexia in Brunei and exchanging thoughts and knowledge on education system geared toward dyslexics.
The delegation, led by founder and Chairperson Eiko Todo was accompanied by Sarawak Dyslexia Association President Ong Puy Hoon, and head teacher Martha Mardiana.
They were also invited to a meet and greet session with students with dyslexia yesterday afternoon at the SEU office in Kampong Pintu Malim.
The session, chaired by Coordinator of the Professional Association Services of the Special Education Unit Hajah Aminah binti Haji Lamin, was participated by nine students from various schools and colleges as they shared their experiences and issues they encountered as students with dyslexia.
Also present was Deputy Head at the SEU Dr Mona Aliana binti Dato Paduka Haji Alimin, officers as well as parents.
In an interview with the Bulletin, Hajah Aminah shared that the visit was part of preparation for the upcoming ‘Asia Pacific Dyslexia Festival 2018 – Global Citizenship, Diversity and Identity – Dyslexia in Asia Pacific’ which will be held in Japan in December.
The project is aimed at raising awareness and to spread educational support and to network between dyslexics, researchers as well as parents from all over Asia Pacific and Japan. The project is a step forward to the World Dyslexia Forum 2020, scheduled to take place in Okayama, Japan.
The Ministry of Education also scheduled a meeting between the ministry and the delegation to exchange thoughts on current laws and policies and on the general education system including for students with dyslexia.