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    Ineffective New Normal in Basic Education

    2019, when the infamous COVID-19 Pandemic turned the world into chaos.
    It had global repercussions as many countries embarked on measures such as mobility
    restrictions to avoid the further spread of the virus. This has led to reduced economic
    activities worldwide, like in the field of education. A “new normal” in basic education was
    implemented to further trigger the spread. In the article “The New Normal in Basic
    Education” by Jenny Ann A. Pimentel-Tibon, it was clearly written there the mechanics of
    the different modalities of learning that schools can use to continue education in the comfort
    of their homes. However, even with the multiple efforts of the government, I say it is rather
    ineffective.

    More than two years have passed since the first lockdown. There were critical
    decisions and adjustments that students and teachers had to make to respond to the challenges
    of the pandemic. As the country shifts toward a new education system, students and teachers
    are caught off-guard. Many say that they are unprepared to take the new system. Although
    distance learning provides ease and convenience for students, not everyone can enjoy its
    benefits. Also, it provides several disadvantages when it comes to learning in general.

    The PACE research also shows that the pandemic deepened inequities in literacy
    rates. Students at lower-achieving schools fell further behind, potentially widening the pre-
    existing achievement gap between rich and poor. Not all students have access to the internet
    and have the means to access it. As such, the poorer sectors of the Philippines can’t attend
    classes online. Because of this, students are left doing “modules”. These are guidebooks with
    lectures and activities that students need to finish and pass to their teacher by the end of a set
    period of time. However, thousands upon thousands of cases are brought up where the
    parents end up doing the assignments for their kids.

    Today, schools have reopened and teachers can now monitor their students'
    learning problems. In 2022, the World Bank reported that 9 in 10 Filipinos in late primary
    age cannot read well. The two years of remote learning made the learning gaps worse.
    Though even before the pandemic, there was already a looming problem with reading
    proficiency, and it was made worse by the new normal way of education. Reading is a
    prerequisite to several other skills and opportunities, so it’s important to be deliberate and
    urgently face this learning crisis. Whether you are a public official, policy maker, institutional
    leader, student, or parent, we all have a role to play before this problem gets worse and breeds
    many other problems.

    The effects of the pandemic cannot be undone. However, we can do something to


    prevent another pandemic from happening again. Governments should work together and
    provide a sound financial footing for pandemic preparedness and response. We need
    governments to build collective financing mechanisms to transform the world’s ability to
    prepare for and respond to pandemic threats. The government should also improve the
    educational system to aid the students who were not able to learn effectively during the
    pandemic. The two-year gap is truly hard to catch up. However, if not assisted immediately,
    it will continue to damage the future of the child. The way of teaching is really important
    when it comes to learning. As Solomon Ortiz said, “Education is the key to success in life,
    and teachers make a lasting impact on the lives of their students.” If you aren't educated, it's
    not easy to be successful. You need education in your life. The teachers you have, what you
    learn from them and how they teach you is very important to your success and understanding
    and education.

    Performance
    Task
    In
    Reading and Writing
    Skills
    A Critique of the Article
    “The New Normal in Basic
    Education”
    by Jenny Ann A. Pimentel-
    Tibon

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