STOMPer Caretaker was outraged to learn that some teachers were
making fun of a Primary 5 special needs boy on Facebook..
According to a New Paper report, an allied educator (AED), whose
job is to give teaching and learning support in school, made jokes
about a special needs boy's condition on his Facebook page on July
1.
Several other teachers from the school also joined in with
insensitive remarks.
The special needs student drools occasionally and mucus flows from
his nose because of his condition. The boy also has difficulty
sitting still and AEDs are assigned to take care of such
students.
STOMPer Caretaker siad:
"Such disgusting behaviour! It's really unacceptable.
"You would think that an AED, someone who is supposed to be there
to take care of the needs and welfare of students, would be more
sympathetic to this kid's situation.
"Don't be an AED if you're going to complain and rant about your
job.
"Their comments were so hurtful. If I were the parent of the boy, I
would make sure the school did more than counsel the
teachers.
"The fact that other teachers joined in worries me. These people
are supposed to be teaching children moral values in school as
well. How can they do that if they themselves behave like
that?"
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