The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) is a multi-programme effort that attempts to increase students’ interest in STEM. As part of the effort, the e-KLESF 2021 webinar titled STEM For Special Education: Our Experience was held on 25 October 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live. The webinar was presented by Nur Rawaidah Rahmat, a TVET teacher from Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Vokasional Merbok, Kedah. During the talk, the social science teacher shared her experience of implementing STEM education among children with disabilities, as well as  the activities she has conducted in her school so far to inspire other educators.

She began the session by explaining what it means to be disabled and described the various forms of disabilities which included visual, hearing, intellectual, physical, and mental and multiple impairments. She also shared some tips and strategies for teaching children with disabilities. She said, “As a teacher, you must believe in them without any doubt. Make use of technology to help children who are visually impaired. Know each child’s abilities and interests and build activities suitable for them. Finally, identify their interests and assign tasks based on them. In addition, while organising an activity, always keep safety and dangers in mind. Furthermore, cooperation, creativity, communication, and tenacity are crucial aspects of raising these children.”
In her sharing session, she shared some of the activities that occurred at her school previously. She advised teachers to continuously look for opportunities that would allow students to explore. “Look for initiatives, campaigns, and financial assistance that may be useful in introducing STEM education to students,” added Nur Rawaidah.

Nur Rawaidah also shared about some projects such as Microsoft global learning connection (MGLC), 3D -workshop, animation app blender 3D, animation contest and Video Kreatif Keselamatan Siber.