How does the pandemic affect the Philippine education system in schools?
by JOY A. NATURAL
Even before the epidemic, our nation’s educational systems were falling short of the needs of our children and adolescents. Children’s educational opportunities have been hindered in almost every nation on the planet as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to the current learning crisis.
A concerted effort on a global scale is required if we are to meet the challenge of the global learning crisis head-on. If we collaborate, we can help every child realize their full potential by teaching them the core reading and math skills they need to succeed. Private schools are becoming increasingly accessible to Filipino children from wealthy households or who live in urban regions and established communities. However, less wealthy people are more likely to struggle with a lack of classrooms, teachers, and resources to enable outstanding learning. This is especially the case in developing countries.
A study conducted in 2018 found that 15-year-old children from the Philippines ranked last out of 79 different countries regarding reading comprehension. In both mathematics and science, they scored a 78th-place finish. According to the findings of this study, the vast majority of the people who were investigated attended public schools. Because of this, the situation is additionally made worse by the fact that a significant portion of the Philippines population is illiterate and cannot execute elementary mathematical operations.
The existence of a class divide between students from affluent and less affluent families in this country is indisputable. Even though this is the case, less developed countries can still put their focus on education if they consider it to be one of their highest priorities. Compared to its surrounding countries, the Philippines invests less money in an exceptionally high standard of education.
Despite being in the digital age, many public schools still need computers or other necessary equipment. In addition, public school instructors are among the state workers who make the least money, making a lack of public school teachers one of the country’s most urgent issues. ###
