The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Aug. 3, urged teachers and learners to participate in the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) "Back to Basic" (B2B) online lectures.
Launched last July, the B2B lecture series serves as an avenue to present difficult science theories and concepts using videos and infographics for teaching, learning, and inspiring greater understanding and appreciation of basic science concepts that may lead to further researches.
“We are thankful for the Department of Science and Technology and the NRCP for this initiative that provides accessible lectures that are delivered in the most understandable way for teachers and learners. This is crucial in giving additional resources to help distance learning be as effective as possible,” DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said.
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio invited teachers and learners to participate in the incoming lectures, which will run until December.
“Back to Basic lectures are delivered in a quick and comprehensible way especially for our learners. These lectures will serve as proof that science, unlike any other subjects, is enjoyable, so we highly encouraged learners to join in this program," San Antonio said.
Like in a traditional classroom, students and participants need to enroll, attend lectures, and submit assessments after every session.
Upon finishing a lecture, participants will receive a certificate.
Meanwhile, participation of elementary and high school learners in the B2B online activities is voluntary.
Interested participants may check Research Pod on Facebook for B2B live lectures and schedules. Participants who cannot join the proper lecture could still take the class on the BRITER Commons website.