The Roma Association for
Development of the Roma Community Macedonia - SUMNAL - Bitola started with the
realization of the project: "Virtual classroom to support the realization
of school obligations among students Roma from IV grade during COVID-19",
supported by an ad-hoc grant from Civic Motilities. The general goal of the
project is to focus on the organization of virtual classrooms for the education
and implementation of teaching activities of Roma students from I-V grade
during COVID-19.
For that purpose, the
association in cooperation with teachers from the elementary schools
"Kliment Ohridski" "Gjorgi Sugarev" - Bitola and NUUB
"St. Kliment Ohridski" - Bitola and university professors are working
together to organize virtual classrooms that will help Roma students not
lagging behind their school activities and responsibilities. Through the
realization of this project, it is possible to apply online teaching forms and
methods for the realization of the learning process, as well as the application of
creative methods and techniques for developing creativity in the learning
process among Roma students from I-V grade.
The planned activities
of the project will facilitate the learning process and encourage creativity in
the educational process among Roma students. Given the fact that today everyone
faces a serious challenge called COVID-19, the disruptions that occur in
society as a result of the pandemic COVID-19 greatly impair the future and
well-being of children. But thanks to the technology that connects people in
their homes, many opportunities have opened up for students and teachers. The
fact is that the school is not only a place for learning but also a place for
socialization, care, and training, common space.
Although it is a period
of the pandemic, where human lives are endangered, serious efforts are being made
not to neglect the education of children, especially children who are part of
marginalized groups. In that case, the technology acquires greater power and
significance for the smooth realization of the educational process. Of
particular importance are the Roma children from the first grade of I-V grade
to have constant support from professionals. Professionals put their
professionalism in the function of the identified difficulties that Roma students
have in certain subjects, by organizing classes where dedicated work is done to
overcome school subjects and responsibilities. In addition, their creativity is
encouraged and the knowledge and opportunities for further learning and
education are enriched.
The project is
implemented online, using the Zoom platform, so that none of the participants
and the team are exposed to any danger from the virus. The SUMNAL team calls
for strict adherence to coronavirus measures.This information is taken from the NGO Sumnal :https://www.facebook.com/pg/Sumnal-Association-for-development-of-the-Roma-community-in-Macedonia-51109100886/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157162101285887