Education Ministry boosts home-schooling with more internet, TV lessons
The Education Ministry is launching more online and television classes for students across the country whose schools remain closed to prevent transmission of Covid-19.
Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said the first phase of the home-learning project is running from April 7-May 17, while the second phase will kick in from May 18-June 30. The lessons are being broadcast via Distance Learning TV (DLTV) and online platforms.
A third phase will run from July 1 to April 30 next year if the Covid-19 situation has not improved by then.
Nataphol said that individual schools could decide whether to reopen or remain closed according to the situation in their province, but it was important that the semester ran from April 1 as scheduled.
He also voiced concern about vocational teaching, saying teachers should minimise the practical approach by prioritising theoretical study to prevent contact between students.
Meanwhile, students stuck at home can also tune into the lessons being given by ONIE Online ETV. The home-learning resource is backed by the Office of the Private Education Commission and available on cable TV channels GMMz 185, DTV 252, PSI 110 and True 371.
