TAKING tuition classes has become a necessity for many school-going children.
Not because they lag behind in classes or are slow learners, merely because students today are forced to rely on an alternate learning source.
Why is this happening?
Teachers are given too many outside-the-class responsibilities to handle.
They are often required to attend courses and meetings, and chaperon students during sporting or other extra-curricular activities.
All these events are held throughout the year, often during school hours, leaving very little time for teachers to complete their syllabus and carry out the very purpose of their occupation, which is to teach.
Sadly, the students are the ones who suffer, hence, the need to attend tuition classes.
Parents earning a moderate income will find this a burden, more so if they are taking care of large families.
Financial insecurities will lead to family problems, which will eventually affect the mental, emotional and physical state of the child.
Involving parents in school activities will help reduce the burden of teachers.
Parents should be allowed to chaperon students on school outings that take place during school hours.
Meetings and courses for teachers should be scheduled such that they do not interfere with the teaching timetable.
NANA KAY,
Penang.
(The Star - 6 Jan 2006)
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