report entitled “Where are we on Education Recovery?” has evaluated the performance of the Philippines during the pandemic in terms of its basic education. It was stated that only 1 out of 10 Filipino children aged 10 years old could read a simple text. A consideration that was taken into account by the said report was that the Philippines had the longest government-imposed lockdown and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regardless of the socio-economic status of a family, the love for learning is a worthy investment we all should capitalize on for us to overcome pressing issues not just in education, but on how we will decide to drive our nation. In relation to this, here are some suggestions for promoting a love of learning to children:
Take time to teach children to learn the basics of reading, writing, and counting. This is self-explanatory, but parents and guardians can consider theby Edward Thorndike to initiate learning in children even before they go to formal schooling. Research on different parenting styles and how they can be contextualized to your home and your parental guidance.