A public school teacher shared that majority of her students would struggle, particularly in terms of access, if their only alternative would be an online classroom setup. What are your thoughts on DepEd’s decision?
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education just declaredOn Tuesday, May 5, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that, while the school year would open on the said date, it does not necessarily demand that students and teachers physically report to school. It is highly likely though that classes would be held online for areas under enhanced community quarantine , she said.
One netizen questioned how the department would expect students to enroll by August, when the income of a lot of families had been affected by the pandemic. DepEd surely knew nothing about the life of the Filipinos.Aug24 start of class is not a good one.Imagine every family cant even sustain their basic needs today coz "No work,no pay" amidst this covid. You expect them to enroll their students immediately?Meanwhile on Facebook, parents and even teachers expressed their dismay over DepEd’s decision, saying starting the classes in August could mean putting at risk their children’s lives, as well as the safety of the family.
A public school teacher shared that majority of her students would struggle, particularly in terms of access, if their only alternative would be an online classroom setup. Some, however, defended the department’s decision, and argued that delaying classes further could bear long-term consequences.Briones said the decision on how the classes would be conducted lies with the Inter-Agency Task Force, and would depend on the status of the pandemic by then.
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