COVID-19 NORMS NON-NEGOTIABLE

Violation of norms in place to curb covid-19 is unfortunate, especially when the political class indulges in such behavior. The common man, on the other hand, continues to be heavily penalised. With administrative machinery across states, failing to ensure following of norms by so-called leaders, judiciary has to intervene to restore some semblance of order. The message must go through that no one is above the law.

Dr Surinder Singla,sangrur replacing the old system of classroom teaching by online education, passive participation of students, shift in pedagogy etc. should be seriously considered in these times of social distancing. All stakeholders need to meet and chalk out a plan to move from the traditional schooling to online education.

S Kumar, Panchkula system. The present government, however, is not increasing the education budget, so institutes of higher education are being forced to increase the fee depriving poor, brilliant students of education. Definitely online education can be helpful, but for us the answer lies in strengthening the off-line school-based education without ignoring the online education.

Dr Vitull K Gupta, Bathinda human teachers, but also makes available to pupils much required companionship and ambience. Web-based teaching for months together will take a heavy toll on the physical and mental health of our wards. We need to find the right and perfect blend of e-education and conventional mode.

Sunil Chopra, Ludhiana