In the ‘new normal’
with online classes and blended learning turn out to be beneficial to students.
“I hope students would realize that they should work hand in hand with their teachers for the pursuit of online classes. Ika nga, kailangang magtulungan para maisakatuparan ang lahat ng ito. Hindi biro angblended learning approachsa mga bata. [In the] same way, challengedinitoparasa mga guro, especially sa mga hindi techie,”Julius says.
“With careful planning, honest and realistic feedback for processing, I believe that education will still push through effectively. It just takes adaptability and synergy, as life should not end with the virus. It should rather open broader and more positive possibilities without compromising the precious lives of our teachers, students, and other stakeholders,” Melanie shares.
R-Jay’s students may be of age, but he still hopes that the pandemic and the sudden change in the conduct classes won’t hamper adults from continued learning.
“[I hope my students would] valuethemselves more, so they can dream bigger for themselves [ because education promotes equity].”
BDO Network Bank scommitment to education, teachers
The work of our teachers in shaping the minds of the nation is in itself a sacrifice and an act of love because it requires time, attention, and patience. These have doubled, maybe even tripled or more this pandemi c.
Clearly, teachers have been finding ways to continue students’learning process, refusing to give up on their calling.
BDO is one with them in steadily serving the community through these tough times.
As its commitment to continued education amid the pandemic, its rural banking arm— BDO Network Bank— supported the health and safety campaign of the Department of Education for teachers and learners alike, donating P1 million worth of rubbing alcohol and washable face masks that will benefit 1,105 public schools, under the Brigada Eskwela progr am.
On the other hand, under the Balik Eskwela campaign, BDO Network Bank employees were encouraged to donate school items (school shoes, bags and school supplies) for DepEd teachers and students. In addition, as part of this program, P420,000 worth of ICT equipment (laptops, desktops, and scanners) were turned over to DepEd through the rural bank’s partnership with BDO Foundation and SM Foundation..
In addition, BDO Network Bank provided school materials to further help teachers and students, donating P1.4 million worth of bond papers under the Adopta-School program.
Like the country’s dedicated teachers, BDO looks forward to getting through the pandemic, so that learning experiences may event u al l y safely resume beyond people’s homes and inside real classrooms. (PR)