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Classwork 2
Look for an article that discusses the state of Filipino students' reading comprehension during the
pandemic. Outline the report and answer the specific questions below. As you upload your work,
don't forget to attach the article you used. Answer the following questions/learning tasks briefly
yet substantially (with at least 50-words).
General Format:
Times New Roman (12), (1.5) spacing, paginated (footer, right corner), short-size bond paper,
one-inch margin (all sides)
Task 1:
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in the report, the Philippines' schools had been closed for the greatest amount of
time.
4. Only a small number of schools nationwide have made the decision to resume
regular lessons. Face-to-face instruction has been piloted by the government in
public schools, but only on a small scale because COVID-19 is still a danger.
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Task 2
1. What did the article state about the reading comprehension of Filipino students at the
time of the pandemic?
It is evident that the lockdown situation had a significant impact on Filipinos'
physical and mental well-being. Children could experience lockdown issues as
well. Schools have shifted their focus to online learning, upending conventional
teaching strategies and raising a variety of questions. The United Nations
Children's Fund (UNICEF) actually considers pupils in the Philippines to have
weak reading skills as a result of a recent study.
2. What could be its possible effects on the learning outcomes of the students?
Closing schools might have a massive huge impact that goes far beyond the
classroom. School closures rob children of the advantages that schools give for
their safety, health, nutrition, and general well-being in addition to the educational
opportunities that are lost. Closures of early childhood care and education
facilities might cause 10 million additional children to lag behind in their early
development during the first 11 months of the epidemic, according to estimates.
School closures have a wide range of effects.
3. Do you think it is an alarming issue to all the students, teachers, parents, and people
concerned? Explain.
Yes, because without comprehension, children gain no meaning from what they
read. That’s why it is alarming for us because we all know that importance of
comprehension is makes us advocates for ourselves and our families. Being able
to read and understand through communication empowers us to make decisions in
our lives.
4. What should the government do in response to the issue stated in your article?
Governments must promote the development of efficient online education
systems that will release institutional capacities and resources so that they may
refocus on providing alternative teaching strategies for students who lack access.
Governments and other education leaders are supported by this guide, which is
meant for students, teachers, and parents. The government must investigate and
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evaluate several strategies for educating children despite the COVID-19
Pandemic. Creating or improving a plan for education continuity can use it by
either adding some of these resources directly into their plan or by utilizing them
as a model to create their own online resources for education.
5. What action can you provide as a future teacher to help resolve the issue? Explain.
As a future teacher, I will provide a numerous reading strategy that can increase
their reading comprehension abilities. I can assist beginning readers pronounce
letters and words correctly by teaching them phonetics in the classroom. Writing
assignments should be emphasized in the first grade as they are closely related to
the reading program. Syllabication can be taught to them so they can recognize
new words. We must understand that we have to play a major role in inspiring and
enticing the students to become voracious readers. Special assistance may be
given to students with regard to the selection of reading materials based on their
age, time, and capacity and determine their reading levels.
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