Educators shape the minds of the next generation. They teach more than just the curriculum. Some students have special needs or mental health/behavioral issues. Educators must be able to identify these students and adjust their teaching styles. This ensures that every student gets the support they need to succeed.
The LearnX Education Certification Programme helps teachers develop skills to support students with special needs and mental health/behavioral issues. Teachers can access self-learning sessions via the LearnX website or app. The program is developed by LearnX, Lantern.AI, and RapL Asia. Schools can sign up for yellow, green, and black belt certifications for their teachers. Teachers only need to spend 15 minutes every other day engaging with the learning content. They will answer questions to measure their understanding and confidence.
The LearnX Education Certification Programme covers various topics related to mental health, special needs, and behavior. The content is designed with the help of the Institute of Mental Health Singapore and Marshall Cavendish Education Singapore. Topics include learning issues, anxiety, ADHD, hearing and visual impairment, autism-spectrum disorders, and eating disorders. It also covers how to create a good learning environment, manage a disruptive classroom, and conduct effective parent-teacher meetings.
The yellow and green belt modules involve self-learning, while the black belt module has a two-day workshop session. After completing each stage, educators receive a certificate. The LearnX platform helps educators go beyond academic subjects and engage with students, parents, and the education system. Built-in AI presents scenarios to ensure educators understand the topics covered. After selecting an answer, the AI poses a follow-up question to gauge the educator’s confidence level. Schools receive reports on their teachers’ understanding of the various topics covered.
The LearnX platform supports different languages and uses gaming technology and animations to keep users engaged. A leaderboard measures educators’ scores based on how quickly they complete a topic, their confidence level, and their mastery of the topic. Only the top 5% qualify for the black-belt certification workshop, where they can learn from international leaders, mentors, and authors. The first workshop will be held in Singapore in August for participants from India. The program has been well received in India, although it may take some time to see its full impact. Mental health is still a taboo subject for many people.
Involvement from multiple stakeholders, including school management and parents, is crucial. The team plans to launch a separate program for parents in the future. The LearnX Education Certification Programme is now available for enrolment in Malaysia. Yellow-belt certification is free, while the cost for the green belt varies based on enrolment size.
