| Comment | Just to preface, I really don’t believe in another lockdown, just interested in protecting teachers, I did not once imply any other profession was in less danger or less exposed than anyone else so not sure why you brought that up. Another lockdown would ruin the economy, so I don’t think it should happen at all, just make sure people are safe.
The strategies are in place for blended learning to be of a real benefit to young people. My only issue with it is the emphasis it puts on them to be in charge of their learning and obviously not learning social skills etc is an issue for primary. i personally think that because the young people would come in 1/2 days instead of not at all like during lockdown that this model could be successful. As they’re seeing their teacher at least once that week to ask why work is not being done etc.
I agree with your points about internet connection etc which are very valid and well put. Schools opened during lockdown for these young people who lacked electricity etc but not many showed up and the schools ended up just shutting anyway. (There’s probably a deeper issue there, depending on catchment area). Regarding internet, I put forward an idea for dongles to be distributed to young people needing internet access, but again was financially feasible but the discussions were there.
Appreciate the discussion, your points are certainly valid. |
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