Ready for the big changes

Rosalyn Mendoza-Pangilinan

DURING this time when the education system in the country is being challenged, the Department of Education must make sure that teachers nationwide are ready for the big changes coming.

There is a need for professional development, but this time, through individualized e-courses and webinars that target teachers’ specific needs.

Because the coronavirus has disrupted our normal school setting, a lot of educators were caught unprepared, especially those who are not really techies.

Well, this is not the time for excuses, but they should start learning – and quick. There are now numerous tutorials and webinars to help teachers navigate e-learning platforms.

While technology is well-suited for supporting personalized learning, there will have to be a shift in pedagogy.

The DepEd, in thinking of ways to continue the learning of millions of students nationwide, had to take a lot into consideration. Now that we will be implementing the blended approach, teachers should be creative enough to keep learners physically active too, during online, modular and TVbased learning.

Now, parents have an important role, more than ever. They are now the primary liaisons for their child’s learning. They should guide their children every step of the way, and monitor their progress.

There should be protocols for parent and teacher engagement especially on how they communicate with each other effectively to help learners. Now, parents are a school’s partners in serving the students’ needs.

The author is Administrative Assistant

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II at Guagua West District, Division of Pampanga