Distance learning resulted in ‘dismal' learning outcomes — survey

The hardships of teachers, students and parents during the implementation of distance learning in School Year (SY) 2020-2021 “failed to translate” to better learning outcomes, a multi-stakeholder survey said.

- MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

“By the end of the school year, majority of teacher-respondents (52 percent) noted that about four to six in every 10 of their students lagged behind with their studies, in terms of their overall attendance to online classes and submission of modules and other requirements,” a survey conducted by the Movement for Safe, Equitable, Quality and Relevant Education (SEQuRe Education Movement) released on July 15 showed.

“It is apparent that the lack of teaching and learning resources, as well as the ill-designed distance learning program hindered effective remote learning,” the survey showed.

To assess the one-year implementation of the distance learning program in public basic education in the country, SEQuRe Education Movement conducted the said survey from June 25 to July 2, 2021.

The said survey was participated in by 5,749 respondents: 1,278 teachers, 1,299 Grades 4 to 12 students, and 3,172 parents who were mostly from Metro Manila.

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