Cancer treatment will no longer mean a break from learning!
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Now the treatment of cancer will no longer mean to break from learning for the young ones taking treatment at the Tata Memorial Hospital. The hospital’s paediatric facility now offers classes right on its premises, and even arranges classrooms in OPDs for cancer-afflicted children.
A total of 100 children, aged under-15 and mostly from outside the city, have now started attending classes during their visit to the hospital for check-ups or chemotherapy. “There are six teachers who come to the hospital every day. Since children are of different ages, we club them into different groups and teach them,” said Shalini Jatia, secretary at Impacct foundation that co-ordinates the education program.
According to data from the hospital, around 2,000 kids register with the hospital every year for treatment of which 70 per cent come from low-income group. With treatment requiring at least six months to few years, several have to drop out of school.
Professional teachers of the highest calibre, with experience in ‘out of classroom’ teaching methods and a track record in out-of-the-box educational solutions have been engaged to provide a stimulating and vigorous educational program that is fun and meaningful for the children,” said a senior doctor.
While young children are given puzzles or allowed to engage in art activities, older kids are taught science, mathematics, geography and general knowledge for two hours daily. “We also engage few children in BMC run schools. About 25 children go there,” said teacher Priya. The BMC school, Canshala, runs from morning until late afternoon.
