OVERVIEW
Topic outline
TOPIC 1: Introduction to Kiwanis
Guess the "K" in Kiwanis via the picture!! There is no right or wrong answer. It's all got to do with your curiosity!
Click the link above to watch a video on Kiwanis (Video will open in Youtube - click the Back arrow to return to course)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- State three important facts about Kiwanis
- Determine the four specific roles of a Kiwanis Center
- State the six objects of Kiwanis
TOPIC 2: BACKGROUND OF KIWANIS CENTRES IN MALAYSIA
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Compare the objectives based on the mission of at least two Kiwanis Centres run by Kiwanis Clubs in Malaysia;
- Identify the programmes run at Kiwanis Centres;
- Comprehend the roles of at least three Kiwanis Centres with respect to the programmes for the different age groups of children.
- Comprehend the roles of other NGOs relating to special needs children
Compare the objectives based on the mission of at least two Kiwanis Centres run by Kiwanis Clubs in Malaysia;
TOPIC 3: HOW TO ESTABLISH A KIWANIS CENTRE
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe a mission statement for a new Kiwanis centre;
- Describe how to set a new Kiwanis centre for children with special education needs
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of office bearers of a Centre Management Committee (CMC) of a Kiwanis centre;
- Describe the roles of government agencies and regulations related to SEN i.e. Social Welfare Department (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat – JKM) and Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Discuss issues surrounding rules on special needs care centres and form judgements of rules that you will consider when setting up a special needs centre.
TOPIC 4: MANAGING A KIWANIS-OWNED CENTRE
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the functions of the board of a Kiwanis Club in the context of managing a long-term service project, such as a centre, under the club;
- Describe the role and responsibilities of the board members;
- Comprehend the working relationship between the CMC and the club’s board and CMC and the operational staff (administrative and teaching staff).
TOPIC 5 : KNOWING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to
- Identify the main characteristics of different special needs children;
- Explain the key areas of development of children with special needs;
- Describe the learning difficulties for children with special needs;
- Strategise learning intervention for the different types of special educational needs of the children;
TOPIC 6: GUIDELINES ON TRAINING OF SEN TEACHERS
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, you must be able to;- Identify the key components and principles to select qualified teachers for the center
- State the factors that support the quality and the importance of good teachers
- identify the best practices to support children with special needs
- Develop lesson plans according to IEP guidelines to promote the success of each student.
- Identify the benefits of becoming our teacher as part of the professional career of choice.
TOPIC 7 : PLANNING AND MANAGING A BUDGET
Learning Outcomes
Hello and welcome to Topic 6 which will take you through certain important aspects related to managing the funds and finances at a SEN Centre. This is referred to as budgeting.
At the end of this topic, you should be able to:
- Explain what is a budget and budgeting.
- Describe the steps in effectively managing a budget.
- State the main characteristics of an effective budget.
- Create a simple budget for your SEN Centre.
TOPIC 8: EXERCISING GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MANAGING KIWANIS CENTRES
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, you must be able to :
- Describe the meaning of good governance.
- State the reasons of having good governance.
- Identify the subcomponent in the Governance Operating Model (G.O.M)
TOPIC 9: SUSTAINING A KIWANIS CENTRE
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic you:
- Must be well informed on the historical formation of Kiwanis Malaysia.
- Able to identify the means to increase enrollment to the programs
- Able to understand and discuss ways of sustaining the centre
- Able to provide and open the opportunity for creative expression and social responsibility every year.