Students and teachers have no choice but to stick to online learning for the time being.
LETTER: With the uncertainty of
when schools will reopen, students and teachers have no choice but to stick to
online learning for the time being.
I have three daughters learning
online at the secondary and university levels.I notice that some teachers are
putting a lot of preparation on the learning materials while some are adapting
and moving the physical classroom to the online platform.
Children need a high level of
self-discipline while attending online sessions. Many students switch off their
video and no one knows if they are paying attention.
Some lessons are less interactive
with little or no participation from students even though the teacher tries to
ask questions.
Teachers can creatively use
technology and multiple media such as online quizzes, video and chat rooms to
interact with them.
Students are also encouraged to
contribute to the learning process.
It is understandable the struggle
that teachers need to go through as many have not had adequate training for
online teaching.
The government should provide
training to teachers to achieve its effectiveness. Emphasis should be given to
improving the teachers' pedagogy skills so that students stay engaged
virtually.
A model teacher can demonstrate
on YouTube on how to deliver lessons for different subjects. Supporting lesson
materials should be developed as they are different from classroom learning
The government should also invest
in hardware and software to enhance the learning process.
A software portal should be
created to manage the homework and online tutoring.
The Education Department must
assign senior teachers to help monitor the quality of teaching. Feedback should
then be given to teachers on ways to improve.
While school is suspended, the
learning should continue. I hope the Education Ministry and industry players
will continue to develop content and syllabus that fit the Malaysian context.
After all, online learning is the new normal.
STALWART MALAYSIAN
SELANGOR
NEW STRAITS TIMES ONLINE
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