Amid Department of Education Order No. 21 sequence of 2023 decreeing lecture rooms and faculty amenities to be freed from “pointless paintings, decorations, tarpaulins, and posters,” a child clinical psychologist said that a few displays and decorations in the classroom that were related to what students were studying would not be improper.
“Kung utterly walang laman ang ating mga partitions sa classroom, sobrang understimulated naman and, particularly na public college setting, ‘di ba? Parang it’s essential that children are stimulated,” said Dr. Anna Tuazon in Vonne Aquino’s Sunday 24 Oras Weekend report.
Tuazon added that the rules on decor should be different between kindergarten, elementary, and high school classrooms.
She explained that based on studies, students would find it encouraging if their artwork and achievements were posted.
“Kailangan welcoming, vigorous, participating, ang vital associated sa lesson. So kung nag-a-alphabet sila, bagay na bagay na might alphabet sa ating lecture rooms,” said Tuazon.
“Puwede mo siyang itimpla, puwede mo syang i-change seasonally,” she added.
Meanwhile, teachers and staff at the Jose P. Rizal Elementary School in Manila were busy preparing their school and classrooms for the opening of classes by taking down all displays and decorations.
“Mas maging maaaliwalas ang silid aralan,” said school teacher Djhoanna Sun. “Nasa tamang pagtuturo lang yun ng guro para ma-pickup ang classes on a regular basis.”
“Naituturo din naman namin yun at ibinibigay sa mga bata pag might talakayan,” chimed Master Teacher Paulette Balili. “Kung maluwag walang… maiiwasan din ang mga lamok pag konti lang nakalagay sa silid aralan.” — DVM, GMA Integrated News
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