FDF Executive director, Funmilola Ogunro
Owing to the closure of schools occasioned by the Covid-19 Pandemic, Friends of the Deaf (FDF) Academy has started a virtual classroom for deaf students.
Executive Director of the Academy, Funmilola Shenkoya Ogunro who spoke to Inclusive News Network (INN) on what inspired the concept, said the FDF team came together and decided to proffer a solution for Deaf Pupils/students who are not being carried along in learning, as most schools have resumed online classes.
Noting that the training will be free of charge for all deaf pupils and students, she said the the classes will start with Mathematics and English lessons, being the core course for every child.
“Our plan is to help cushion the effect of Covid-19 on our Deaf Pupils who need to refresh their knowledge in Education, particularly, Mathematics and English. We believe this little is better than nothing and this is well appreciated by all,” she said.
Funmi noted that children who intend to take advantage of the classes can do so via the WhatsApp platform on their parents phones
Every child whose parent uses Whatsapp can be part of the class.
She said the virtual class will adopt all kinds of methods to stimulate learning for the Deaf, knowing fully well that they are visual learners.
Funmi also appreciated volunteer teachers who saw the need and joined the FDF team to deliver quality content for learning.
She however called on well-meaning Nigerians to support the concept, noting that the more support the initiative gets, the more people can benefit.