Over 3,200 learning support aides hired by DepEd for blended learning

The Department of Education (DepEd) said that over 3,200 Learning Support Aides (LSAs) have been hired to aid teachers for the department's distance/blended learning.

According to Undersecretary for Planning and Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development Jesus Mateo, as of October 26, 3,246 LSAs, from Region 1 (Ilocos), Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), Region 3 (Central Luzon), Region 4-A (Calabarzon), and Region 12 (Caraga), have been hired, of which 1,210 were funded by the local government units while the remaining 2,036 were funded by the DepEd.

Mateo pointed out that Learning Support Aides will not replace nor duplicate the functions of teachers.

LSAs will only assist teachers since the means of communication by which learning is conveyed to learners has become more complex,

he added.

The teachers and LSAs are to collaborate in order to address the needs of students most importantly those who needs much assistance in learning.