• NEWS
    • NATION
    • CORDILLERA
  • BUSINESS
  • GREEN
  • OPINION
    • EDITORIAL
  • FEATURE
  • FACT CHECK
  • HEALTH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • LITERATURE
  • SPORTS
  • ADVERTORIALS
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US
Baguio Chronicle
  • NEWS
    • NATION
    • CORDILLERA
  • BUSINESS
  • GREEN
  • OPINION
    • EDITORIAL
  • FEATURE
  • FACT CHECK
  • HEALTH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • LITERATURE
  • SPORTS
  • ADVERTORIALS
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US
No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • NATION
    • CORDILLERA
  • BUSINESS
  • GREEN
  • OPINION
    • EDITORIAL
  • FEATURE
  • FACT CHECK
  • HEALTH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • LITERATURE
  • SPORTS
  • ADVERTORIALS
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US
No Result
View All Result
Baguio Chronicle
No Result
View All Result
Home Opinion

The Ifugao Connection – Overcoming module fatigue

Jude Baggo by Jude Baggo
March 23, 2021
in Opinion
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Contact Form
5
SHARES
18
VIEWS

IN the past two quarters, lessons were delivered through the Alternative Delivery Mode (AMD). All learning areas were downloaded, sorted, printed and distributed to learners. At first, there were apprehensions about the new learning mode which continue until today. 

There are questions on how parents could assist their children in finishing all the modules. There are concerns on the quality of learning especially in the elementary level. 

Amidst all these, ADM pushed through in response to the pandemic. 

ADVERTISEMENT

In its earlier phase, there was a semblance of eagerness and excitement among the learners. But as weeks passed by with endless modules, some parents and learners started experiencing module fatigue. It became more difficult for learners to accomplish their given modules on time. Even with parental guidance, children seemed to lose motivation to open their weekly activities. 

This is understandable since there are no variations in the printed modules. There are even modules that are long and text heavy. For children with difficulty in reading and comprehension, this situation aggravates their dislike of modules. There are even instances when children run away when their teacher visits them in their homes. In a normal setting, this could be different in the classroom. 

Aside from these, most of the lessons in basic education are concepts and theories that need discussion by the teacher. These are basic foundations that once collapsed is difficult to repair. And these situations are acknowledged by educators. A local education supervisor told me that they are aware of these problems and are trying to pilot localized face to face teaching and other mechanisms to address the situation. 

I support these steps since there are still two quarters to go before the school ends. ADM is good especially for learners who cannot attend school and with special needs but for regular learners, this mode would be difficult. With my anecdotal observations, there are children who can no longer cope up with the rigors of modules. This situation is alienating some children from their education. 

But with the continuing surge of COVID-19 cases, it appears that the new learning mode will stay for some time. With this, there is a need to innovate more appealing and engaging learning materials for learners to use. Aside from printed modules, audio and moving pictures can be used. In addition, if possible is to reduce the number of modules per week. Let us put more focus on how to contribute in maintaining the physical and mental well-being of children. These are difficult to do but it can be done. Remember, the children are our future.

 

ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Pinoy Marino Rights – 500 years of Christianity and the ships of faith

Next Post

Rooster’s Tales – Wait, watch, and be denied

Jude Baggo

Jude Baggo

JUDE C. BAGGO is a teacher who believes that every child should enjoy quality education. For indigenous children it is a way for them to develop a deeper understanding of their heritage. His mountain upbringing influenced his advocacy for the environment, sustainable development and respect for indigenous peoples rights.

Related Posts

On Point – Leading the Community

September 14, 2023

Grassroots, etc. – Barcelona – an age friendly city – not just a favorite tourist destination

September 14, 2023

Rooster’s Tales – Lawful land grab proposals

Kuwentong Peyups, atbp. – Hair loss due to Alopecia Areata

Inside the Dugout – Benguet TKD medal haul

Green Thumbs Up – Loving the city, loving the trees

Latest Stories

On Point – Leading the Community

September 14, 2023

Grassroots, etc. – Barcelona – an age friendly city – not just a favorite tourist destination

September 14, 2023

How 7 youths and a Facebook page grew the opposition in Apayao: Kabugao Youth and the contested Gened dams

September 14, 2023

Baguio Chronicle

 

The Baguio Chronicle is the fastest- growing news publication in Northern Luzon today. It was established on December 6, 2009 in Baguio City.

© 2022 The Baguio Chronicle Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios.

No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • NATION
    • CORDILLERA
  • BUSINESS
  • GREEN
  • OPINION
    • EDITORIAL
  • FEATURE
  • FACT CHECK
  • HEALTH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • LITERATURE
  • SPORTS
  • ADVERTORIALS
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In