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“The decisions left by the Ministry of Education are rational, so the founders and the communities decide for themselves to what extent they apply this distance and mixed learning. This is the competence of the Minister of Education, Science and Sports, the issue cannot be discussed in the Government ”, said S. Skvernelis in a press conference after the Government meeting on Wednesday.
In the COVID-19 committee, we are discussing, and we will probably return to this topic on Monday, we will see how the situation changes, the possible option and the change of the holiday period, the extension, the possible option and the transition to a completely remote period in the run-up to the holidays. We need to hear the opinion of epidemiologists about the extent to which blended and distance learning should be applied, “said S. Skvernelis.
According to S. Skvernel, final decisions about museums, galleries, and excursions are due next week; Previously, the government has allowed them to operate with a maximum of two people and other security requirements, but this procedure will take effect from December 10.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sports said on Wednesday that the winter holidays for students, despite the coronavirus situation, will not be brought forward and there is no proposal to introduce universal distance education.
According to her, the decision on the duration of the leave was made after the analysis of the situation in educational institutions carried out together with epidemiologists. “The students will go on Christmas vacation on December 23 and end their vacation on January 5,” the ministry said in a statement.
The outgoing Minister of Education, Algirdas Monkevičius, states that the decision not to propose the introduction of universal distance education was made after consulting with school directors, directors of associations connecting institutions of pre-school, primary and basic education and gymnasiums , the board of directors of municipal education and parents.
“Most people say there is no need for universal distance learning,” Monkevičius said in the report.
According to him, distance education can be introduced in individual municipalities even now by decision of the director of the municipal administration and with the approval of the National Center for Public Health, the decision can also be made by the school.
The ministry also notes that about 75 percent. schools advocate a contact or mixed approach. According to her, currently 57 percent. General education schools operate in a mixed manner, that is, mainly long gymnasiums, 15 percent. offers regular lessons, mainly elementary schools, and 28%. schools are run remotely, that is, mostly four-year gyms.
Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga has proposed early leave for students due to the coronavirus threat, and some educator unions have called for the introduction of universal distance learning.
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