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Kenya School Lights Up Dyslexic Learners' Lives
19 Feb
Summary
- Special school in Kenya uses hands-on lessons for dyslexic students.
- Rare Gem school, founded in 2012, now educates 210 students.
- The school modifies the core curriculum for diverse learning needs.
Rare Gem Talent School, located in Kitengela, Kenya, provides a specialized learning environment for students with dyslexia. Unlike traditional schools, its teachers utilize hands-on, multi-sensorial methods focusing on sights, sounds, and feelings to cater to unique learning styles.
Established in 2012 by the Dyslexia Organisation Kenya, the school began with fewer than 10 students and has since grown to accommodate approximately 210 learners. Many of these students have dyslexia, while others have challenges like autism.
Educators at Rare Gem employ visual, auditory, and tactile techniques. This approach helps students overcome literacy hurdles, such as letter confusion and phonological awareness issues. The curriculum is a modified version of Kenya's core curriculum, adaptable for various learning difficulties.
Founded by Phyllis Munyi, whose son faced unaddressed dyslexia challenges, the school's tuition is $180 per term. Challenges persist, including stigma, lack of parental awareness, and bullying experienced by students in previous schools. Former student Geoffrey Karani now teaches art, offering mentorship to current pupils.
