Orientation Visit to Asha Kiran, Special Needs School-Bengaluru

The students of 1^stMSW, St. Joseph’s College had an orientation visit to the Asha Kiran Special Needs School, Bengaluru. The orientation began at 11:15A.M. Ms. Dono, the social worker of the school explained to the students about the school in detail. Asha Kiran Special Needs School is an accredited institution of National Open Schooling. It caters to students from Pre-School right up to 12th grade. It also has a vocational training centre for students who are unable to pursue academics. The focus being, training students in independent living. The student teacher ratio is 1:8 in order to ensure individual attention. Each class has a mix of students with different abilities, which has enabled them to be sensitive to the needs of each other and to be helpful too. The main focus is on teaching skills and concepts rather than finishing the textbook or passing an exam. Dr. Rita James, the founder and director of the school clarified the doubts raised by the students. Ms. Monica, student, 1^stMSW thanked the Dr. Rita for spending time with the students and explaining to them about the organisation. The orientation concluded at 12: 45 PM.