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The President says he is not inclined to open classes without a vaccine. Is this policy? Is this a personal suggestion?
Remember that the IATF already adopted CHED and DepEd’s proposals on the resumption of classes.
DepEd even released these infographics over the weekend:
Remember that the IATF already adopted CHED and DepEd’s proposals on the resumption of classes.
DepEd even released these infographics over the weekend:
CHED moved for a “rolling opening of classes,” which allows resumption of full online learning anytime. Flexible learning may begin by August, while those needing “significant” face-to-face classes opening much later based on local health conditions.
CHED chair De Vera previously opposed a proposal to suspend classes until December, noting that the situation is not the same nationwide as there are areas without any COVID case. He also cites economic impact of closing HEIs for the rest of the year.
DepEd has repeatedly maintained that the conduct of physical classes would be anchored on the local health situation. It has been preparing for the opening of classes on Aug. 24 (with or without a vaccine) using blended learning strategies (such as online, modulesc, etc)
And then you have the law specifically stating that the opening of classes should beging anytime between the first Monday of June and the last day of August. Proposals to amend this still pending.
Agreeably, the main concern is the safety in resuming physical classes. But there are other considerations as well. What would happen to those employed in this sector? What will happen to private school teachers, many of whom are not receiving salaries when there are no classes.
Shifting to online, homeschooling or other forms of distance learning is the most ideal. But it raises the question of viability. TV, radio and printed modules will be used for those without access to Internet. But delivery is just one thing. Not all homes conducive to learning.
How will distance learning impact quality of education? In basic ed, parents/guardians will have to take over the role of teachers because you can’t expect all students to learn on their own.
“Education must not stop” is the rallying cry of those who are trying to find ways to make things work.
But when the President says, “Bahala na... wala nang aral. Laro na lang,” how do we make sense of it?
But when the President says, “Bahala na... wala nang aral. Laro na lang,” how do we make sense of it?
