Parents’ Concerns About Online Learning During Covid 19

By The Eternity

5th, December 2021

Covid-19 epidemic has brought about worries to many parents nationwide and Hai Phong city in particular.

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Schools commenced the new school year from October 10th for class organization and knowledge revision. From October 20th, students truly started the first semester in the form of online learning. It is claimed that students in Hai Phong City have to learn online until the end of the first term when the situation improves.

Many parents reveal that they still worry about the difficulties of learning online. For many elementary school students, parents need to be closely accompanied to support them in using computers, speakers, or learning softwares… However, not all parents have time to follow their children all day long.

Secondary and high school students already have basic knowledge of using learning equipment but not all of them can study effectively without adults’ supervision. Many parents reflect on their children’s distraction.

Mrs. Binh - a mother of a 8th grade-student tells The Eternity:

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“First, not all families can afford to buy necessary devices for their children to study. Second, it is hard for the majority of parents to spend time closely keeping an eye on their children's learning. Last, the children's acquisition is very limited compared to the on-site learning.”

The teaching methods still need to be researched to suit the actual situation, especially for grade 1 students. Educators also suggest learning from other countries’ experiences to enhance the strengths of online learning - a trend that cannot be ignored in the digital age.