school uniforms, id, and giving homeworks

SCHOOL UNIFORMS, ID & GIVING HOMEWORK

Mr. Richard Z. Zonio Reporter

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Issues

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School uniform issues are hotly debated. Many people feel strongly that school uniforms are the answer to a variety of problems seen in schools. On the other hand, there are numerous people who strongly oppose school uniforms, and believe that being forced to wear them will cause students more harm than good.

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Self-ExpressionSupporters of school uniforms

believe they help to regulate the distraction of students who wear tight or revealing clothing, may help students to stop stereotyping and grouping themselves according to their clothing styles and could help to cut down on gang violence in schools if students are unable to wear gang colors.

Self-Expression?

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Financial Burden

Many people believe that school uniforms can help families save money on their children's clothing. Kids often feel pressured to keep up with clothing styles and trends, which can be very costly. Supporters of school uniforms believe that they offer a substantial economic benefit for parents.

Financial Burden?

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Sense of Community

An argument for school uniforms is commonly made that students can foster more of a sense of community and school spirit if they are all wearing the same thing. This can help students find common ground and form more of a sense of belonging to their school. Students from diverse backgrounds might be more likely to form friendships if they have this unifying bond.

Sense of Community?

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One Size Fits All

If all students are wearing identical clothing, school uniform supporters believe this will force them to get to know their classmates and make judgements based upon personalities, not appearances. Instead of being able to stereotype someone based on their clothing, they will have to get to know them before they can decide what type of person they are.

One Size Fits All?

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Policies

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References:References:

DECS Order No. 66, s. 1997 DECS Order No. 66, s. 1997

DECS Order No. 1, s. 2002DECS Order No. 1, s. 2002

DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2008DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2008

DepEd Order No. 65, series of 2010DepEd Order No. 65, series of 2010

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a. The wearing of a school uniform shall not be required in public schools. Students with existing uniforms may continue using these uniforms, if they so desire, in order to avoid incurring additional costs for new attire;

DepEd Order No. 65, series of 2010DepEd Order No. 65, series of 2010

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b. Identification (ID) Cards shall be provided to students at no cost on their part. The school administration shall fund these from its Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE).

Giving Homework

GIVING HOMEWORK

Issues

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Only in fifth grade and Jason Santos is already sick and tired of going to school.

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Attending a public elementary school in Cavite, Jason constantly complains about assignments and projects given by his teachers. He feels that doing homework is just a waste of time since the lessons will be discussed inside the classroom anyway.

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Jason also thinks that the projects that teachers require them to submit are a waste of effort and money. “Ang dami-dami nila pinapagawa pero parang wala naman kami natutunan,” the 11-year old boy claims.

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Like other children who are more focused on play, Jason admits that doing assignments on weekends can be tiring. “Araw-araw na nga kami na nasa school at may assignments din kami kapag Sabado at Linggo,” he laments.

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Policies

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DepEd Memorandum No. 180, s. 2010

(Dated September 16, 2010)

Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignments to all Public Elementary School Pupils

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1.Homework or assignments have been part of the pupil’s live in their schooling. Common homework or assignment may include a period of reading to be done and writing to be completed, problems to be solved and project to be worked on, among others. The purpose of which is for the pupils is to increase their knowledge and improve their abilities and skills.

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2.However, it has been observed the parents complain about too many pupil’s homework/assignments, which rob themselves and their children’s quality time to be together and more enjoyable activities.

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3. Hence, it is advised that the teachers limit the giving of homeworks/assignment to a reasonable quantity to give their pupil’s ample time to rest and relax at home for the rest of the day.

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4. Therefore, no homework /assignments shall be given during weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without being burdened by the thought of doing lot of homework.

SomeInsights

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Despite DepEd’s good intentions, public school teachers express dismay over the policy, describing it as “unnecessary” and as an “attack to teachers academic freedom guaranteed by the Constitution.”

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Members of Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), a 30,000-strong group, said that DepEd’s memo is not necessary because assignments are not meant to burden the learners. “Homework is meant to teach students self-learning, self-discipline and time management,” says TDC national chairman Benjo Basas.

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TDC spokesperson Emmalyn Policarpio adds that teachers know what kind of assignments to give their students especially those that they can do on their own.

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“Homework is not intended to burden children but can actually help them develop independence and discipline even without our supervision,” she explains.

How How about you about you

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..are you in favor of the ..are you in favor of the TDC comments, or Jason in TDC comments, or Jason in Cavite who complains us, Cavite who complains us,

teachers, of giving teachers, of giving assignments….?assignments….?

……still, we should follow what still, we should follow what the department orders us, the department orders us,

as stated in theas stated in the DepEd Order 180, s. 2010 DepEd Order 180, s. 2010

Thank YouThank Youfor for

Listening Listening PatientlyPatiently

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