"Learning corner" nurtures knowledge for poor students

Helping poor students

In the journey of spreading knowledge in the vast Tra Linh forest, the teachers of the school always wonder how to create better learning conditions for students, not only in class but also at home. Because the process of self-study at home plays an important role in forming disciplined study habits and developing independent thinking for students.

For the Xơ Đăng and Ca Dong students here, most come from poor families, living conditions are extremely poor. Many of them have to study in cramped temporary spaces on damp, dark ground.

The project has the support of many schools in the city. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Understanding these difficulties, the school initiated the project "Learning Corner - Nurturing Knowledge" with the hope of calling for the cooperation of organizations, individuals, and schools. The project aims to provide students with simple but complete learning corners, from tables and chairs, bookshelves to essential learning materials to encourage them to go to school.

The school also mobilized teachers to take advantage of their days off to repair and refurbish old desks and chairs to give to poor students. Each desk and chair was carefully cleaned and reassembled, imbued with the love of teachers in the highlands.

Student Ho Thi My Cung with a study corner supported by the school. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Need to replicate in schools in mountainous areas

The project “Learning Corner - Nurturing Knowledge” received meaningful support from many kind-hearted people. Notably, the cooperation of Nguyen Khuyen Secondary and High School, Le Dinh Chinh Primary School and Luong The Vinh Primary School stood out. The donated gifts, school supplies, and desks and chairs not only had material value but also conveyed the feelings and sharing from students in the city to children in the highlands.

Ho Thi My Cung, a student of class 8/1, an ethnic Xo Dang, confided: "Before, without a separate desk, it was very difficult for me to concentrate and remember my lessons. When the school supported me with a new study corner, I felt very happy and more secure in studying."

Teachers directly monitor and guide students in using the learning space. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Mr. Vo Dinh Chin, Principal of Tra Nam Primary and Secondary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities, shared: “We believe that from those small learning corners, great dreams will blossom. This is a simple task, but it carries the power of love and connection, and needs the cooperation and support of the whole community to be able to spread it further.”

In the 2024-2025 school year, the school has 341 students, including 202 primary school students and 139 secondary school students, with more than 90% being ethnic minority students.

To realize the project, the school board assigned specific tasks to organizations in the school. The Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers launched a movement to donate books and school supplies. The teachers' union took charge of transporting, installing and decorating the study corner with students. The homeroom teacher directly surveyed, monitored and guided students to use the study space most effectively.

In phase 1, over 80 learning corners were completed and handed over to students. The project “Learning Corners - Nurturing Knowledge” will continue with the goal of expanding the scope and building more learning corners for poor students in Tra Linh.

Mr. Dinh Van Theo, homeroom teacher of grade 5, said: “Since the students have a study corner at home, practicing the habit of self-study has become more effective. On weekends, when they leave the dormitory to go home, the teachers give them homework. Thanks to the space to review lessons, parents also understand more clearly about their children's learning situation, thereby being able to accompany and support the school.”

“Learning corners” are the support for children in the highlands to overcome adversity and continue their journey of conquering knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary for the community to join hands to create more learning corners for school students to strive to improve and narrow the educational gap between localities.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/goc-hoc-tap-uom-mam-tri-thuc-hoc-tro-ngheo-3308476.html