JUST IN: Schools to begin conducting 1 day of home-based learning a week from April, in transition towards “blended learning model”, says MOE COVID19
SINGAPORE: From April, students in primary and secondary schools as well as junior colleges and centralised institutes will have one day of home-based lessons a week, said the Ministry of Education on Friday .
“To support further safe distancing, schools will progressively transit to a blended learning model, starting with one day of home-based learning a week,” the ministry said.SCHOOLS TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH NO ACCESS TO DIGITAL DEVICES “When this requires use of digital devices, schools will assist students who do not have access,” said MOE, adding that the ministry’s headquarters will provide schools with sufficient resources.
Students in Special Education Schools and their parents will also receive home-based learning support for the customised curriculum from SPED teacher through regular contact.Schools will remain open for “a small group of students” whose parents are not able to secure alternative childcare arrangement, said MOE, adding that priority will be given to parents in essential services such as healthcare.
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