Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has issued a reminder to all public school teachers and administrators to remove any wall decorations in their classrooms before the opening of classes this August. She said this is to ensure that students can concentrate on their lessons and avoid distractions.
Duterte announced on her Facebook page, where she shared the guidelines from DepEd (Department of Education) Order No. 21, Series of 2023. The order contains the implementing rules for Brigada Eskwela, a nationwide initiative that mobilizes volunteers to help prepare public schools for the new school year.
According to the order, schools should always maintain a clean and orderly environment. It also states that classroom walls should remain bare and devoid of posters, decorations or other posted materials. Moreover, classrooms should not be used to store or dispose of unused items or materials.
Duterte said these measures align with the DepEd's revised Kinder to Grade 10 curriculum, which aims to reduce the number of learning competencies students need to master. The curriculum will be implemented through a pilot program this incoming school year.
The Vice President also supported Brigada Eskwela by personally participating in cleaning and maintaining a classroom in Davao del Sur. She was seen removing decorations from the walls and arranging the desks and chairs.
Some teachers, however, have expressed their disagreement with Duterte's directive. They argued that some decorations are helpful and beneficial for some students, especially the younger ones. They said that some decorations can stimulate creativity, enhance memory, and provide visual aids for learning.
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