A Better Education during the New Normal

 A Better Education during the New Normal

Ever since the Covid-19 has started, we have been living in the new normal. Work is done from home, face to face learning is prohibited and the opening for public schools had been pushed back all the way to October. And because of this, we have no choice but to find different ways in order to continue our education even in a pandemic. Various plans were made and different surveys were conducted in order to make a better school life in the new normal.

Different ideas were suggested and made for our studies. A few of these are modular learning, and online learning. Modular learning is where modules are claimed by parents or guardians. Students will have to answer the set of modules and is then submitted by the parents or guardians to the school on the said deadline. Online Learning is where activities and modules are sent and answered online. Online classes or meetings are also constantly done.

 If we were to choose which learning style is better, we have to weigh the pros and cons of both modular and online learning. The Pros of modular learning are; it can be flexible; students can set their own schedule and learn in their own way. Contents are easier to understand compared to books because it is simplified for easier learning. Students will have a sense of responsibility when completing these modules. The cons of modular learning; Transportation difficulties for parents and guardians. Some students have a harder time understanding lessons. Some students also have issues in finding resources. While the pros of Online Learning are; students have a better learning experience through video calls and through virtual learning. Allows teachers and students to communicate. Students may have better understanding in lessons through online calls. The cons of online learning; lack of access to technology, not everyone has the money to buy laptops or cellphones. Lack of internet access aside from the lack of technology, some students also cannot access the internet. Not everyone has the knowledge to operate technological devices.

Now that we’ve weighed out the pros and cons, I can say that Modular Learning is a better learning style compared to online learning. Although it’s just a matter of preference, Modular Learning is more helpful in continuing our education in the new normal. Students can learn self-teaching and they also grow a sense of responsibility. This learning style is also more stable than online learning, considering that the internet speed of our country is still slow. Although we are going through a difficult time as of now, I just hope that the situation turns for the better so that we can return to our old life.

References:

“‘Online’ education versus face-to-face: there is no place like school to learn” Published April 28, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020. https://world.edu/online-education-versus-face-to-face-there-is-no-place-like-school-to-learn/  

“Online Education vs Traditional Education: Which One Is Better” Retrieved November 6, 2020. https://www.eztalks.com/online-education/online-education-vs-traditional-education-which-one-is-better.html