ECE3043 Learning Continuity

ECE3043

Learning Continuity

by Fatimah Zahra Hanan Bt Zaidi

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Watch the video first and then, write a brief summary of your understanding on Learning Continuity Plan. 

​What is Learning Continuity Plan?

• ​ Continuation of education in the event of a prolonged school closure or student absence.

• ​A part of learning beyond classroom.

• ​Emphasizing on the view of partnership with parents.

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What are the factors that require teachers to prepare for a learning continuity plan?

Supporting teaching and learning beyond classroom.​

• ​Pandemic

• ​Natural disaster (flood)

• ​Long holiday

• ​Children absence

• ​Maintaining school and parental partnership

Poll

During planning, there are several considerations that need to be taken into account.

• Accessibility in terms of internet access, device, phone lines.

• Be aware of students' abilities based on age and needs.

• Parental approval and signed agreement on the designated plan.

• Government regulations such as SOP.

​Learning continuity for young children:-

​-Address children's needs, abilities and age appropriate activities.

​-Ensure accessibility; survey, parents meetings.

​-Preparation ahead; short/long term

​-State policies and Online Learning; SOP

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Why do you think learning continuity is important for young children?

​Why it is important?

​Supporting learning beyond classroom; at home

Encourage parental/family members involvement in the learning process

Maintain learning progress outside of the school border

To ensure consistency and continuity of children's learning progress

​Parents can act as the bridge in building connection between home and school

​To support children with learning difficulties; who needs extra time and support-learning pack

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The question now, is how? Suggest an activity that is appropriate for children to do at home with their parents or family members. Specify the age and describe the activity. Please be mindful on the key considerations while designing the activity.