School closures as a result of COVID-19 pandemic have affected the flexibility of youngsters to learn and comprehend, Vice President Sara Duterte mentioned on Wednesday.
Speaking earlier than the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council, Duterte identified the results of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s schooling system.
“The recent global health crisis has shown some of our weakest areas of our country’s education system and has worsened education inequality. The younger, vulnerable, and disadvantaged children are among most affected,” Duterte mentioned.
“Learning poverty or inability to read and comprehend basic text by the age of 10 has gotten worse because of the disruption in schooling,” she added.
Duterte mentioned that the issues in schooling weren’t simply the division’s issues but additionally a mission for the following technology.
“Like the act of bayanihan, let us continue to value education as a shared duty,” Duterte mentioned.
Duterte additionally highlighted DepEd’s MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda, which was launched throughout her presentation of the Basic Education Report 2023 on January 30.
This agenda envisions implementing resilient reforms within the curriculum, schooling companies, and provision of services, learner well-being, and instructor assist applications.
“The DepEd in the Philippines will continue to support the strategic partnership between the ASEAN, education sector, and SEAMEO to address two pressing issues: equitable access to education and post-pandemic recovery,” Duterte mentioned.
She additionally urged schooling leaders to behave now to resolve different issues hounding the schooling system.
The Philippines, represented by Duterte, can be formally elected because the SEAMEO Council President on Thursday, February 9, through the Plenary Session.
With this, DepEd is anticipated to guide the Council from 2023 to 2025.
Currently, the SEAMEO Council President is Singapore, whereas the Philippines is the Vice President.
“As the SEAMEO Council convenes today, I urge everyone to embrace the spirit of bayanihan, keeping in mind who is at the heart of the work that we do —-our ASEAN and learners, and the future leaders of our countries,” Duterte said.
“Like the act of bayanihan, let us continue to value education as a shared duty,” she added. —Giselle Ombay and Richa Noriega/NB, GMA Integrated News
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