Learning Recovery Driven by Student Projects
Malaysian schools saw 42 weeks of closures due to the pandemic — among the longest in the world (UNESCO Global Monitoring of School Closure). This means that students’ effective learning have been interrupted for over half a year.
This year, YEC invites secondary school students all across Malaysia to be part of the learning recovery journey. We asked: What are some creative and innovative ways to accelerate learning recovery in your school and community? And our Young Educators have answered!
This year, 18 teams of Young Educators have crafted, pitched, and piloted their very own learning recovery project while being guided by professional mentors and experienced facilitators. The winning teams stand a chance to win bursaries worth up to RM48,000 from Sunway College and up to RM2,000 in cash prizes!
Project Showcase
Throughout the 6 weeks of "Pilot Your Project" phase of this competition, the teams have gathered footages of how their projects were planned and executed. These videos are created and edited by the respective teams themselves.
SciLab Genius
Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
SciLab Genius aims to incorporate gamification components into the learning process to increase student’s understanding in Science. Students can do practical activities using ROBLOX and Kahoot! as a platform to improve their understanding in the Science subject for Form 1 to Form 3.
Learning Buddy
SMK Convent Batu Pahat, Johor
Learning Buddy is a Google Site platform created for students to access learning materials for Form 1 Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi (RBT) subject. Students can do quizzes as a way to gauge their level of understanding of the subject and also to improve their understanding of RBT.
PINTAR
Kolej GENIUS@Pintar Negara, Selangor
PINTAR App aims to help the students of their school who have been missing class during the pandemic. The App consists of features such as reminders, schedules, learning resources, videos, and more. The school aims to utilize this app fully for the benefit of the students' learning.
Talk Tapes
Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
Talk tapes is a program that combines both online and offline platforms in creating all-rounded speakers. Through various workshops, modules and activities, Talk Tapes aims to improve students’ speaking skills, higher order thinking skills, and creativity.
Grey
SMK Puchong Batu 14, Selangor
Grey is a podcast that aims to motivate and uplift students who struggles with the effect of learning loss. It also aims to connect with people who face similar challenges and provide tips and advices on how to move forward. Topics include managing emotions, finding motivation and more.
The Einstein Project
Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
The Einstein Project teaches students how to apply science and math principles into real life situation or problems. This project aims to help students from Form 1 - 3 to see science and math subjects as relevant and applicable in daily problem-solving.
BUDDY
SMK Gemilang, Penang
BUDDY is a Peer Mentoring Club that connects individuals to overcome the negative effects of learning loss. The goal of this program is to accelerate the personal and professional development of mentees, by providing mentees with guidance and feedback on their school work.
REVERSE
SMK(P) St. George, Penang
REVERSE is a Mental Health project that aims to improve students' mental health so they can do better in their studies. Through an online workshop and Instagram platform, the team has shard tips and tricks on effective ways to care for our mental health.
EduAce
SM Sains Sultan Mahmud, Terengganu
EduAce is an inter-school mentor-mentee project that focuses on Chemistry topics for Form 4 students. The team has also set up a Google site to share resources such as notes, past year papers and exercises to help students learn and get better at the subject.
Projek Murid Luar Biasa
SMK Tarcisian Convent, Ipoh & SMKA Sheikh Abdul Malek, Terengganu
Projek Murid Luar Biasa aims to help students strive for self-actualization and motivate them to tackle learning loss obstacles via a workshop approach. In the workshops, students learn to visualize success and face their insecurities.
SRN
SMK Pasir Gudang 3, Johor
SRN is a peer mentor-mentee programme that aims to improve Form 4 students' academic results by using various interesting and interactive methods to help students in their learning. The mentors will guide their mentees to carry out the tasks given.
Your Learning Pod
Asia Pacific International School, Selangor
Your Learning Pod is a hybrid learning project with both physical and online mentor-mentee sessions, and a comprehensive website to help students get the resources they need, such as personalized subject notes and materials, to help with their studies.
IMPROOF
SMK Kidurong, Sarawak
IMPROOF is a peer tutoring project where older students take over one class per week to teach younger students who are struggling with Math. This project targets student in Form 3 so that they will have a better grasp on the fundamentals of Math when they proceed to Form 4.
LED Lightbulb
Cornerstone International School, Johor
LED Lightbulb is committed to incorporate self-learning skills into students to continuously create, grow and learn without constantly relying on teachers or mentors. They offer peer tutoring programs and a learning community, created just for secondary students.
CAPSULE
Nobel International School, Selangor
Capsule is a website made to tackle the learning gaps and mental health problems created by learning loss during lockdown. The website provides learning resources for Biology, Chemistry & Physics subjects, study groups and a separate channel just for mental health chats.
Interactive Sejarah Storybook
SMK Convent Batu Pahat, Johor
An interactive storybook that aims to get students more interested and involved in the History subject. They have designed a storybook that covers Chapter 1-5 of Form 2 Sejarah. This team hopes that the interactive elements can make studying Sejarah more exciting.
Biobadge!
Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
Biobadge! is a fun and interactive learning experience to help students get back on track with their learnings on form 3 Biology. Their project consists of a Telegram channel with learning resources, achievement badges, and Ta-Bio cards (similar to Taboo but in Biology terms).
Merchantry
Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
Merchantry is a hub to learn about personal finance. The team believes that the lack of holistic and wholesome education of personal finance is affecting students. The hub also provides the ability for people to submit resources that they wish to upload and share.