Ed. Sec. Briones says distance learning a success

The Department of Education (DepEd) said the class opening this academic year has been a success, regardless of the sudden shift to distance/blended learning and the challenges that go with it.

Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said the department concentrated on the proper implementation of learning modalities during the first few weeks of classes.

The opening of the school year has generally been very successful, and we will continue to face any challenge that lies ahead with great resolve to continue education in the country,

Briones said.

She said that DepEd recognizes the challenges of the school year; however, imposing an academic freeze as demanded by some groups was never an option. It will only lost many months of the children’s’ learning Briones said.

Even if the department has 41 reported error in the self-learning modules, it only pushes DepEd to do better. Briones said the fact that millions of students continue to pursue their education is “inspiring and encouraging,”

The Department remains steadfast in its commitment to provide all learners with the quality education they deserve, and we will continue to work hand in hand with our stakeholders to continue education for Filipinos across the country amid these trying times,

she said