More than four years ago, a chance trip to Da Lat completely changed the life of teacher Ha Van (born in 1993). Giving up a stable job, Ms. Van chose to stick with the school for the deaf, where she found joy and meaning in teaching special students.
“Nothing but the students kept me in Da Lat. They learned from me and I also learned a lot from them, especially sign language,” Ms. Van shared about her bold decision.
During her three-month unpaid probationary period, Ms. Van diligently observed her seniors and observed their classes to gain experience. Thanks to her perseverance and efforts, she officially became a literature teacher for deaf-mute students.
Learning sign language from the students themselves, especially from her student Pham Thi Thuy, has helped Ms. Van quickly integrate into their silent world . “Without hearing or speaking, students have difficulty receiving information and responding to others. Therefore, teaching deaf-mute children requires even more patience,” she confided.
Ms. Van always encourages her students to try their best in their studies, even though the class size is usually only 8-10 students because many weak students need 1-1 tutoring. She respects their decision if they do not want to continue studying, as long as they feel happy.
Even when faced with naughty students, Ms. Van still tries to deter them with facial expressions and sign language. “I have to be tense and look fierce to make the students afraid. I can’t always be gentle and soft,” she shared her experience.
Over the past four years, Ms. Van has witnessed many students grow up. Thanh Dat (born in 1993), her former student, now a first-year student at Dalat University, expressed his desire to become a teacher like Ms. Van.
Many students after graduating from secondary school have found jobs in gardens or as workers, while others continue their efforts to study at higher levels. Employment opportunities for people with disabilities are limited, but integration efforts are still being made.
Lang Art Coffee Shop, opened by Vo Anh Tuan right next to a school for the deaf, is a typical example. Here, deaf-mute people take on the role of servers, creating a quiet and friendly working space.
Thanh Ngoc (born in 2000) from Ho Chi Minh City shared: "Even though the waiters cannot speak, I feel no different from serving in normal restaurants."
Hai Duong (born in 2007), a skillful student with a passion for painting, has painted many decorative paintings and sold them at the shop. Although she wants to study fine arts at a higher level, she is still concerned about time and opportunity.
Ms. Ha Van is proud of the ingenuity and versatility of her disabled students. Creating an environment for practice and social contact is a great motivation, encouraging them to integrate and develop.
Performed by: Nhi Phuong
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/hanh-trinh-lang-tham-cua-co-giao-9x-ben-nhung-hoc-tro-cam-diec-20251120121429712.htm
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