By Liza Soriano
MANILA — The Senate will conduct a hearing on the effects of extreme heat during classes and the shift to Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, Senator Win Gatchalian said on Monday (April 29, 2024).
Gatchalian noted that classes in several areas have been suspended due to the high heat index.
One of the reasons the Department of Education (DepEd) suspended face-to-face classes on April 29 and 30 was due to extreme heat.
Gatchalian acknowledged that while schools have the option to implement remote learning, the shift to ADMs also poses challenges.
The senator cited the lack of internet access in some households and the difficulties parents face in supporting their children in a remote learning setup.
“Some parents are not fully supportive of online or blended learning because their children are not learning, and the parents themselves end up answering their textbooks or workbooks. It appears that many parents still prefer face-to-face classes,” he said.
“Nevertheless, many classes have been suspended in recent days due to extreme heat. We will balance all of these factors,” Gatchalian added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
