Jerebu: Lebih 70% murid sekolah rendah di Johor tak ikuti PdPR

In Malaysia's Johor state, more than 70% of primary school students are reportedly not attending school-based learning programs (PdPR) during the pandemic, according to the Johor Private School Parents and Community Association. With the majority of parents staying at home to guide their children through PdPR, the government is considering continuing face-to-face schooling with the use of face masks in classrooms.

However, less than 30% of primary school students in Johor are participating in remote learning due to a lack of parental work availability, insufficient devices, and a lack of guidance at home, which could hinder the continuity of students' education. Primary school teachers' association president Yahya Jaafar attributed the low participation to limited parental employment, lack of devices, and insufficient home guidance, which could negatively impact students' learning progress.

During the pandemic, most parents were at home to guide their children through PdPR, but the situation has changed as many parents are working and unable to monitor their children's learning directly. Jaafar also suggested limiting student movement, especially in open areas, to reduce the spread of the virus. For private schools, learning can be conducted at home with teachers guiding students, while controlling their movement.

Other measures include the government and employers granting extended leave to parents, either annual or disaster leaves, to allow them to guide their children through PdPR. The primary school students, who still require close monitoring, as well as ensuring the learning process is not delayed for too long, should be given priority.