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“My forecast and the main scenario is that the school year will start according to security requirements in the usual way,” Monkevičius told reporters on Monday.
According to him, the distance learning method could be applied in part, in the upper classes, at that time the goal is for preschool and primary education to be carried out directly.
“In view of the need, especially for younger children who cannot be left alone at home, we should provide them with adequate opportunities to attend preschool and elementary school, so we have a lot to do to avoid major problems in this area, I think we will make it happen. ” – said A. Monkevičius.
According to him, “using part of the distance method, but creatively, the teaching could take place in the upper classes.”
“But we would like it to start as usual,” said Monkevičius.
The minister said he would present more preparations for the upcoming school year on Thursday.
“Specifically, on Thursday, I will hold a press conference to present in detail the progress of the preparations, as agreed with the leaders, with the schools, so that we can start the school year in the safest possible way,” said the minister. .
According to him, it is obvious that during the celebration of the beginning of the school year on September 1, stricter security requirements must be observed.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport has announced that three scenarios are being prepared as the new school year approaches: general education, distance learning or a combination of conventional education with distance learning.
The ministry announced last week that additional funds are currently being planned for schools to provide them with information technology tools, as well as to improve teachers’ digital skills. It is planned to allocate 12 million. euros
In the second half of August, when school leaders and teachers return after the holidays, seminars, trainings on how to work with IT systems and learning platforms are planned.
The start of the school year in general education and vocational schools will begin on September 1, but first-year students from higher education institutions are encouraged to delay the start of the school year, as.
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