Gatchalian reiterates prioritizing safe resumption of face-to-face classes

Following the results of another study that highlighted distance learning woes, Senator Win Gatchalian on Tuesday reiterated the urgency of safely reopening schools and preventing a two-year lack of face-to-face classes.

The chair of the Senate basic education committee cited a study by the Psychosocial Support and Children’s Rights Resource Center (PSTCRRC) commissioned by Save the Children Philippines, which found that 67 percent of student-respondents found it difficult to understand learning materials in modules or online classes.

The study found that while 33 percent struggled with the motivation to study saying that the home is not a conducive learning environment.

“Ngayong nagsimula na tayo ng pagbabakuna sa mga menor de edad, hindi natin dapat hayaang umabot pa sa dalawang taon ang kawalan ng face-to-face classes,” Gatchalian said.

“Malinaw mula sa mga pag-aaral na ang kawalan ng face-to-face classes ay may malaking pinsala sa mga kabataan. Dapat ding gawin natin ang lahat ng hakbang upang matiyak ang kaligtasan nila sakaling bumalik na sila sa mga paaralan,” he said.

The government earlier announced that the nationwide vaccination of all minors aged 12-17 will kick off tomorrow, November 3. The end of December is the target for the completion of minors’ inoculation but may extend to January or February depending on the availability of vaccine supply.

To date, 90 public schools were already cleared to participate in the pilot test. These schools will be closely monitored for two months, while expansion is eyed in March next year.

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