The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 9, reiterated the importance of “shared responsibility” when it comes to the implementation of pilot face-to-face classes.
During a virtual press briefing, DepEd Planning Service Director Roger Masapol said that the “shared responsibility” framework for the implementation of limited face-to-face involves not just DepEd but also other government agencies - particularly the Department of Health (DOH).
With the help and cooperation with the local government units (LGUs) and other concerned government agencies, Masapol said that the “shared responsibility” framework focuses on safe operations, teaching & learning, including the most marginalized, and well-being and protection.
Shared responsibility, Masapol added, is also applicable in policy and financing. Given this, he expressed hope that the participating schools and families will also put a premium on this framework.
Last week, Masapol visited Tamulaya Elementary School (TES) in Polillo Island along with other DepEd officials. TES is among the 100 public schools identified by DepEd and DOH to participate in the pilot run set to start on Nov. 15.
Based on his observation, Masapol said that TES received “strong support” from the LGU and community members.
“The school has complied with the necessary preparations for its opening for face to face classes on Nov. 15,” he said.
Masapol added that the school traffic management of TES was also “set up to guide learners in their return to school, especially in practicing physical distancing.”
He explained that orientation has been conducted with learners, parents, LGU and community members. “Parents are fully engaged in the process not only in meeting the SSAT requirements but also in ensuring that learners are ready to go back to school,” Masapol added.
Moreover, he cited the other support services have been put in place to facilitate the referral and movement of learners in the community.
“Given that the school only has less than 100 enrollment, there is a request to include all grade levels in the pilot implementation,” he added.