The Challenges of TLE Teachers in this New Normal of Education
Lili N. Yabut
The Department of Education is now preparing for the massive shift of education this August 24, 2020. The Covid-19 has brought major changes in teaching and the shadow of it will still be seen as we teachers deliver our lessons in a new normal set up. This pandemic also engaged us to blended learning, and identify only the most essential learning competencies in teaching. As a TLE teacher, this will bring a lot of changes in my career and in the delivery of my lessons as well.
The TLE subject in K-12 curriculum aimed to equip the students with the necessary skills that will be acquired through training, and hands -on activities especially the Technical-Vocational courses. Since, we have no face-to-face classes, most of these training and activities will not be delivered.
The major challenge in the field of TLE teachers is how can we upgrade the knowledge, necessary skills and services needed so that our students will become globally competitive?
TLE is career oriented, the career path of the students. Although there are available materials in print and non-print media, still no one can deny the fact that “experience is the best teacher”.
According to Sen. Sonny Angara “Education is key for generations of Filipinos to become full-fledged, productive members of society.” As for this statement, the challenge for us TLE teachers is really getting closer. Blended learning will be offered to our students, which means we will need to call the support of our parents and guardians. Do you think we need to empower them so that they will become effective in guiding and teaching their children?
The Department of Education is really determined to offer these changes in education because according to Sec. Leonor Briones “Education must continue”. As part of the system, with both hands, Iwill embrace the new normal of education.
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The author is Teacher II at San Vicente Pilot School for Philippine
Craftsmens, Bulaon Resettlement, City of San Fernando(P)