Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
Izawati Ngadni1, Nuzha Mohamed Taha2, Dr. Siti Farhah A. Aziz3, Fong Jia Yean4, Siti Nor Amira Baharudin5
1,2,3,4,5 Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University
47301 Kelana Jaya, Selangor Malaysia
Vol 17, No 10 ( 2022 ) | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7157134 | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no:1435-1456 | Published on: 07-10-2022
Abstract
Referring to the data released by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM), 2018 about 500-1000 children and their families suffer from homeless problems each year from 2016-2018 in Kuala Lumpur. This information also states that this homeless person involves children as young as six years old to teenagers. Previous studies have documented the negative effects of homelessness on children's socio-emotional development, mental and physical health, behavior and academic achievement. This study uses a qualitative approach by conducting interview sessions and observing homeless children and parents in addition to sharing their experiences of how homelessness has affected their children's learning process in the urban community. Teachers and community activists of non-governmental organizations have also shared the challenges of these homeless students towards schooling and how they play an important role in motivating these children to believe in themselves in improving their academic abilities. This study has identified the challenges faced by these children in the education process.
Keywords:
Homelessness, schooling, education