Sumugat, Dichronald V.

12 – ICT A
Mr. Harold Lebrera
September 27 2022
THE NEW NORMAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES IN
S.Ys. 2019-2022
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created unprecedented challenges economically socially and politically
across the globe.

More than just a health crisis it has resulted in an educational crisis.

The disruption of COVID-19 in the educational system is of great magnitude that universities have to cope with at the
soonest time possible. The call is for higher education institutions to develop a resilient learning system using
evidence-based and needs-based information so that responsive and proactive measures can be instituted.

To respond to the challenges posed by COVID cases worldwide, schools offered distance learning (DL) as the
available learning method in this time of the pandemic. According to Justin Simon (2021), Pre-academic there were
only 6.6 million students enrolled in distance learning but this figure skyrocketed to 400 million due to the spread of
COVID-19, Because schools we’re closed and not allowed to accommodate students in their classrooms, distance
learning was offered. DL has now become the new normal in education.

Consultation needs to include the administration who supports the teaching-learning processes, the students who are
the core of the system, the faculty members or teachers who perform various academic roles, parents and guardians
who share responsibility of learning continuity, the community, and external partners who contribute to the completion
of the educational requirements of the students. These complicated identities show that an institution of higher
learning has a large number of stakeholders.

Universities have to be resilient in times of crisis, resiliency in the educational system is the ability to overcome
challenges of all kinds- trauma, tragedy, crises, and bounce back stronger, wiser and more personally powerful.

The learner’s engagement in the teaching-learning process needs to be taken into consideration in the context of
flexibility. This is about the design and development of productive learning experiences so that each learner is
exposed to most of the learning opportunities.

The challenge during the pandemic is how to create balance between relevant basic competencies for the students to
acquire and the teachers’ desire to achieve the intended outcomes of the curriculum.

Considering face-to-face modality is not feasible during the pandemic, teachers may consider flexible distant learning
options like correspondence teaching, module-based learning, project-based, and television broadcast.

For learners with internet connectivity, computer-assisted instruction, synchronous online learning, asynchronous
online learning, collaborative e-learning may be considered.

There are many excellent benefits of distance learning. For one, it proves less expensive to support. For another,
distance learning is not limited by geography. For example, you don’t need to be in the United States to take classes
at a university located in America. 

Due to the coronavirus, distance learning typically a style of teaching utilized by colleges and universities — is now
being adopted by elementary and high school students as well. Entire school districts and campuses are being forced
to create online-based learning opportunities and do it effectively.

The World Health Organization also mentioned that food shortages became a problem during this global lockdown as
closures between borders and trade restrictions limited the movement of food supplies from rural to urban areas.
COVID-19 is producing profound devastating conditions in our daily lives including in the individual, cultural, public
health and economic dimensions.
 Sumugat, Dichronald V.
12 – ICT A
Mr. Harold Lebrera
September 27 2022
Distance learning falls into two main categories:

Synchronous & Asynchronous

You should understand what the difference between synchronous vs asynchronous is. Different types of distance
learning fall into one or both of these camps.

Synchronous

Synchronous refers to a method of education delivery that happens in real-time. It requires live communication online.
It uses technology, such as teleconferencing, to achieve this.

Synchronous learning proves less flexible than other forms of distance learning. After all, students must meet with
their instructor and sometimes their classmates at pre-scheduled times.

This approach limits the student’s ability to learn at their own pace. It may frustrate some learners who crave the
freedom of the asynchronous classroom.

Asynchronous

As for asynchronous education? Students receive clusters of weekly deadlines. They have the freedom to work on
their own speed.

Asynchronous distance learning comes with more opportunities for student interaction.

Students can access course content beyond the scheduled meeting or class time and interact through online
conversations, quizzes or video comments on their own schedule.

Both faculty and student benefit from the flexibility of asynchronous learning as it allows them to create and consume
content when it’s convenient for them.

With hectic and unpredictable schedules, faculty can extend course content beyond the scheduled meeting and class
time through pre-recorded videos and other content.

Students can go at their own pace and when it’s convenient for them. Self-paced learning accommodates various
learning needs and preferences and enhances student success.

Students can refer then back to the content to study for exams, have discussions, and consult the content beyond.

Faculty can leverage live recordings or create videos, and then get analytics, generate captions, have conversations,
add quizzes, and integrate content right into an LMS (Learning Management System).

Does Distance Learning have value?

Absolutely. While distance learning was once considered an inferior substitute for traditional education, it is now
considered by many to be outperforming traditional classroom instruction.
This is largely because of video and technology. Video helps make distance learning feel personable and helps keep
students engaged.
Not only are students more successful, but they prefer remote learning.

Distance learning is a vital part of long-term education strategies.

 Sumugat, Dichronald V.
12 – ICT A
Mr. Harold Lebrera
September 27 2022
After two school years without face-to-face classes, the empty halls and corridors of public schools nationwide will
once again be filled with students as the Department of Education (DepEd) formally opens the School Year (SY)
2022-2023 on Monday, Aug. 22

The return of face-to-face classes in the Philippines is long overdue, considering the country’s education system that
is largely unprepared for distance learning.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – After two years of implementing distance learning due to the pandemic, schools in the
Philippines are set to return to face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22.

Not all schools will resume lessons in physical classrooms – 1,004 schools are still implementing remote classes for
the meantime.

In a press briefing on Friday, August 19, Department of Education (DepEd) spokesman Michael Poa said a total of
24,175 schools will implement five days of face-to-face classes and 29,721 schools will hold classes through blended
learning.

Recognizing the challenges with the reintroduction of in-person learning, DepEd said that school opening
preparations have been underway weeks before the first day of classes.

“In general, the DepEd is very confident that we’re ready for this coming school year,” DepEd Spokesperson
Michael Poa told the Manila Bulletin in an interview.

“Some schools will be in person, five days. Some schools will be blended. But let’s not forget that blended learning
also has in-person classes for three days [in a week]. And then there’s full distance learning. So we are not expecting
all of our schools to go to in-person immediately but we’re expecting that on Monday, most of our public schools will
indefinitely go to in-person, five days,” Poa said in a Rappler Talk interview on Friday.

Vice President Sara Duterte ordered all schools to return to face-to-face classes on November 2, Although
exemptions can be given on to very “specific areas”.

As of Saturday, August 20, A total of 27,691,191 students have enrolled for school year 2022-2023 – more than the
previous school year’s 26.3 million students. The DepEd is aiming to enroll 28.6 million students for this school year.

“A bulk of our parents tend to enroll towards the end, because we Filipinos like doing everything during the
last day. So that’s why hindi tayo tumitigil sa paghikayat sa ating mga magulang (we continue to urge our
parents) to please, let’s enroll our learners,” Poa said.

The return to in-person classes come as the country is dealing with a fresh surge in COVID-19 Infections and
recorded monkeypox cases. COVID-19 infections this time are generally mild, Thanks to vaccination.

While most parents favor the return to in-person classes, rising prices of basic commodities have become a major
consideration for financially struggling families. According to the Philippines Statistics Authority, the country’s
inflation rate jumped to 6.4% in July. Inflation refers to the rate of increase in the prices of goods.

Studies showed students were “learning less” under the distance learning setup. Experts and lawmakers were
alarmed by the learning losses brought by the pandemic.

While it is high time for Philippine Schools to return face-to-face classes, Duterte’s order drew criticism for the
supported lack of health protocols in place.

But for the Vice President, Filipinos are more than prepared now since it has been two years since the pandemic
began.
 Sumugat, Dichronald V.
12 – ICT A
Mr. Harold Lebrera
September 27 2022

REFERENCES

Teaching and Learning Continuity Amid and Beyond the Pandemic

(https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2021.678692/full)

Coronavirus History: Origin and Evolution

(https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-history)

Online Distance Learning: The New Normal Education

(https://elearningindustry.com/online-distance-learning-the-new-normal-in-
education)

After 2 years of distance learning, PH schools return to face-to-face classes

(https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippine-schools-return-in-person-classes-2022/)