Classes resume
WITHOUT doubt, there’s enough reasons to ask the government to come up with more far-reaching measures aimed at improving the quality of college graduates in the Philippines.
This, after yesterday’s opening of school year (SY) 2022-2023 in public and private schools across the country.
Note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed millions of people in various parts of the globe, face-to-face (F2F) classes were not allowed in SYs 2021-22 and 2022-23.
With the imposition of total lockdown in the Philippines, government authorities banned in-person classes and implemented blended learning in public and private educational institutions.
Blended learning calls for the use of the “wonders of modern technology,” like cellular phones, laptops and computers, and modules to prevent the spread of the dreaded virus.
There are significant challenges to blended learning, including inadequate training. decreased motivation and weakened relationships between students and teachers.
But in the view of many, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, a lawyer, is in a position to address the many challenges as the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).
In fact, school opening preparations started weeks before the opening of SY 2022-23 yesterday.
During last week’s launching of “Oplan Balik Eskwela,” Duterte said the dedication, commitment and hard work demonstrated by everyone…is not only equally extraordinary but also inspiring.”
Of course, Filipinos are in for more problems in the country’s education sector if concerned stakeholders fail or refuse to work in unison for the benefit of our students and teachers.
