Identify At-Risk Students - NUTP

The National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) in Malaysia has highlighted that a failure to identify students facing emotional and behavioral problems early on is a significant contributor to the increase in school incidents. Fouzi Singon, the Secretary-General of NUTP, stated that this lack of early detection hinders timely intervention, allowing issues to escalate.

NUTP is calling for school guidance and counseling teachers to adopt a more proactive approach. They should be vigilant in identifying students exhibiting emotional shifts or exhibiting tendencies towards risky behavior. This early identification is crucial for implementing necessary support and interventions before any negative incidents occur within the school environment.

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Failure to identify students facing emotional and behavioral problems early is a factor contributing to the increase in school incidents.

The union's statement suggests that by focusing on early identification and intervention, schools can better manage student well-being and potentially reduce the occurrence of disruptive or harmful events. The emphasis is on preventative measures rather than reactive responses to incidents that have already taken place.

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Guidance and counseling teachers need to play a more proactive role in identifying students who show emotional changes or tendencies towards risky behavior so that intervention can be carried out before any undesirable incidents occur.