Outdated Online Curriculum Frustrates Students

With the closure of schools on the first day of the school year, students in grades 9 to 13 have benefited from online classes while those in grades 1 to 8 have been directed to MBC channels to follow classes.

The Ministry of Education is still struggling to ensure this transition to distance learning, leaving students and teachers once again feeling confused and frustrated yesterday.

Every time classes are closed, the same scenario repeats itself: outdated classes are broadcasted on MBC channels.

The confusion extends not only to the schedules of these classes, but to the modules covered as well.

Modules that have not yet been taught in class have been broadcasted on television, while the content of lessons, which seem to have been pre-recorded for a long time, has not been updated.

Yesterday April 22, students had to correct assignments that were several weeks old, with no clear explanation for this sudden demand.

“In some cases, the same lessons that were broadcasted the last time there were no classes were shown again yesterday. The Ministry is not recording new programs. It’s the same every time, but the Ministry does nothing to change this situation,” a parent said.

Another worrying aspect is the lack of preparation and planning in the broadcast of these distance classes.

While the goal is to help students stay connected to learning, the reality is different. Schools, which were on vacation for two weeks, were faced with chapters that should have been covered at the beginning of the second quarter.

This situation only adds to the confusion of students, teachers highlight. “There is no follow-up on what is done in class. The Ministry offers classes without even knowing the level of learning in each institution,” teacher explained.

“Instead of simply offering distance classes to give the impression of providing solutions in case of school closures, it is necessary to implement a real online class program. This involves rigorous planning, regular updating of content, and transparent communication with students and teachers to ensure an efficient transition to distance learning when necessary,” a parent voiced out.

Many parents and teachers share the feeling that the classes broadcasted on MBC channels are rather a source of confusion.

To truly guarantee the progress and success of students in case of school closures, the Ministry of Education must consider more innovative and interactive approaches.

Source: l’Express