Improving PH student scores in international assessments

[earthdome]

On 8/6/2024 at 7:06 AM, scott h said:

Not having school age kids, I am courious to know from those that do

Our daughter just started first grade at a private international school in the NCR. School is 7:30 to 2:30 M-F except early out at noon on wed. No electronic devices except for 1 hour IT class once per week. Half her class are foreigners and from meeting the other parents at the orientation they expect a quality education. One complained a bit about school starting 2 days late due to the flooding and asked if those days would be made up.

[craftbeerlover]

On 8/6/2024 at 4:10 AM, Lee said:

Some schools do not even have computers for their students' use. Thus, in remote areas of the country, the project will face the issues that have long hounded the public school system. Aside from the slow internet and lack of computers, there is also the reality of overworked teaching and non-teaching personnel.

ummmm  I would say a vast majority of the schools do not have computers, and if they mean not coming to work, or allowing students to watch tv, or focusing on song and dance, they yes many of the teachers are overworked.   Just picking out something that I thought was a little ridiculous to include.   All in all, I am glad this serious issue is taking more of a front seat and I hope things are slowly turned around for the betterment of the entire country. 

[craftbeerlover]

On 8/6/2024 at 5:35 AM, Mike J said:

"Our students landed at the bottom of this assessment, an embarrassment for what was once a leader of education in Asia."

Actually that is very recent.  The Philippines has been at the bottom, close to the bottom or tied for the bottom the last few years. 

[craftbeerlover]

On 8/6/2024 at 7:06 AM, scott h said:

Not having school age kids, I am courious to know from those that do.

We recently took in a family member and I weighed many options, decided on homeschooling.   Cost was relatively minimal, I think about 28k for the year, and can be paid in 4 installments.   No books need to be purchased, and although it has only been a few days, I am very very very impressed so far.  Impressed by the help from the staff, and how organized it seems to be.   Hoping my initial assessment really is the reality. 

[Imaginos]

10 minutes ago, craftbeerlover said:

We recently took in a family member and I weighed many options, decided on homeschooling.   Cost was relatively minimal, I think about 28k for the year, and can be paid in 4 installments.   No books need to be purchased, and although it has only been a few days, I am very very very impressed so far.  Impressed by the help from the staff, and how organized it seems to be.   Hoping my initial assessment really is the reality. 

Homeschooling has staff? I always thought it was done by the parents.

Details please. Is there any social contact with other children?

Edited August 8 by Imaginos

[craftbeerlover]

16 minutes ago, Imaginos said:

Homeschooling has staff? I always thought it was done by the parents.

Details please. Is there any social contact with other children?

Evidently there are gatherings, but I do not know any details at this point.   Yes there is staff and they seem very helpful thus far (only a couple of days), the staff is probably there to provide guidance, answer questions etc., but not doing day to day teaching.   However, they do schedule a weekly zoom meeting and provide other types of minimal teacher interaction, again, only a couple of days and we are literally still figuring this out.   It is better than I expected though. 

[craftbeerlover]

1 hour ago, Imaginos said:

Homeschooling has staff? I always thought it was done by the parents.

Details please. Is there any social contact with other children?

Also, and important, we did not have to buy any books whatsoever, all of the study guides/material is provided online. 

[Lee]

2 hours ago, craftbeerlover said:

all of the study guides/material is provided online. 

So if the internet is down for any reason then class will have to be dismissed. Correct ????

[craftbeerlover]

1 hour ago, Lee said:

So if the internet is down for any reason then class will have to be dismissed. Correct ????

It is home school, so there are no classes, but there is study material, and quizzes, etc. to access online.    The students are spread out all over Luzon and maybe even further.   Lastly, we have not lost internet since I have lived here, approximately 8 months.    But, if the internet did happen to go down, then the student would probably have to wait for access to continue.  Again, its homeschooling and the pace is dictated by the student/parent, the guidance in the program we are in is great.   Tests are administered but its up to the student to be ready.

[Imaginos]

13 hours ago, craftbeerlover said:

It is home school, so there are no classes, but there is study material, and quizzes, etc. to access online.    The students are spread out all over Luzon and maybe even further.   Lastly, we have not lost internet since I have lived here, approximately 8 months.    But, if the internet did happen to go down, then the student would probably have to wait for access to continue.  Again, its homeschooling and the pace is dictated by the student/parent, the guidance in the program we are in is great.   Tests are administered but its up to the student to be ready.

This type of schooling can be effective if done properly and there is supervision and measurable goals. The big problem they had with home sachooling in North America is that the children had very little social skills and did not know how to deal with others. I would try to ensure there is ample exposure to other children and other viewpoints than the one dictated by the parents which was in many cases questionable.