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If I had a child who is at risk of Covid or had a vulnerable person living in my household (I don't), I would like to think that our taxes would fund an online learning experience for children like mine in the middle of a global pandemic. 1/5
If I had a child who is at risk of Covid or had a vulnerable person living in my household (I don't), I would like to think that our taxes would fund an online learning experience for children like mine in the middle of a global pandemic. 1/5
What would this look like?
The DES would employ sixteen+ primary school teachers full time to deliver the curriculum over the next year (as Gaeilge agus as Béarla). It would be uploaded to YouTube (or similar platform). 2/5
The DES would employ sixteen+ primary school teachers full time to deliver the curriculum over the next year (as Gaeilge agus as Béarla). It would be uploaded to YouTube (or similar platform). 2/5
After one year, the entire curriculum would be available online for years to come for anyone who needed it. Teachers, who are themselves vulnerable, could become online mentors for groups of children regardless of location. 3/5
Because they would not be prepping the delivery of the curriculum, the online mentors/teachers could spend more time engaging with children and parents to help with the wellbeing side of the child's development, including personal feedback on work. 4/5
What about second level? Rinse and repeat.
There may need to be an extra dimension to facilitate properly supervised exams from time to time.
This will not be an ideal replacement for in-school learning, but it is better than the 'no plan B' approach currently on offer.
5/5
There may need to be an extra dimension to facilitate properly supervised exams from time to time.
This will not be an ideal replacement for in-school learning, but it is better than the 'no plan B' approach currently on offer.
5/5
