Just after the National Day, many students and parents received notices from schools asking for make-up classes on the weekend after the National Day holiday to make up for the missed teaching time due to the epidemic.
This news has aroused widespread concern and controversy in the society, some people think that make-up classes are necessary, and others think that make-up classes are unreasonable.
So, what is the root of the National Day 8-day holiday make-up class? Is it a mistake in the education sector, a poor implementation in schools, or a differing expectation from society?
The background and reasons for the 8-day National Day holiday make-up class
The National Day 8-day holiday make-up class is not a new phenomenon, and similar arrangements were implemented in some regions as early as 2017.
At that time, the education department explained that this was to ensure that students complete the prescribed teaching tasks and curriculum standards, but also to relieve the pressure of students and teachers, and avoid problems such as "winter vacation homework".
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, school starts across the country have been delayed, preventing some schools from completing their plans as planned.
Therefore, the arrangement of make-up classes around the National Day is also to ensure the quality and effect of education as much as possible.
Pros, cons and controversies of the National Day 8-day holiday make-up class
The benefits of the National Day 8-day holiday make-up class are obvious, mainly as follows:
Complete the teaching content, make up for the losses caused by the epidemic, and improve students' knowledge level and ability literacy;
Adjust the teaching progress to avoid the phenomenon of course congestion, compression, and rushing to ensure the quality and efficiency of teaching;
Reduce the burden on students and teachers, avoid excessive pressure such as winter vacation homework and final exams, and leave more time for students and teachers to rest and adjust.
However, there are also some drawbacks and controversies in the 8-day National Day holiday make-up class, mainly as follows:
It disrupts the original arrangements of students and parents, affects their leisure and travel plans, and deprives them of the opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere and family warmth;
Increase the workload and psychological pressure of students and teachers, so that they cannot get adequate rest and relaxation, which may lead to physical and mental exhaustion, low mood, decreased immunity and other problems;
Ignoring students' individual differences and diverse needs, and enforcing unified arrangements, may cause students' negative attitudes such as disgust, boredom and resistance to learning.
The root causes and countermeasures of the 8-day National Day holiday make-up class
So, whose fault is it for the 8-day National Day holiday make-up class? Is it a mistake in the education sector, a poor implementation in schools, or a differing expectation from society?
In fact, there is no simple and clear answer, it is a complex problem involving many factors. We can analyze from the following aspects:
Poor decision-making in the education sector. The education department may not fully take into account the opinions and feelings of students and parents when formulating remedial class arrangements.
The necessity and feasibility of make-up classes are also not fully assessed, but are enforced across the board, lacking flexibility and humanity.
Education departments should listen to the opinions and suggestions of grassroots schools, teachers, students and parents when formulating make-up class arrangements.
According to the actual situation of different regions, different schools, different grades and different subjects, formulate reasonable make-up lesson plans, and at the same time give schools and teachers certain autonomy and choice, so that they can flexibly adjust according to their own conditions.
Poor implementation in schools. Schools may not adequately communicate and coordinate relationships with students and parents when implementing make-up class arrangements.
It also does not fully consider the individual differences and diverse needs of students, but mechanically carries out the orders of superiors, lacking innovation and effectiveness.
When implementing make-up class arrangements, schools should communicate and consult more with students and parents, explain the purpose and significance of make-up classes, listen to their opinions and suggestions, and try to meet their reasonable requirements.
At the same time, schools should also adopt flexible and diverse teaching methods and methods according to the actual level and needs of students to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of make-up classes.
Society has mixed expectations. Society's attitude towards make-up classes is complex and diverse, with some people supporting make-up classes, some opposing them, and some holding a neutral or indifferent attitude.
These different expectations may come from different values, interest appeals, educational philosophies and other factors.
Society should have an objective and rational understanding of make-up classes, and can neither blindly pursue educational benefits while ignoring educational quality, nor blindly pursue educational quality and ignore educational benefits.
Society should respect the rights and obligations of the education sector, schools, teachers, students and parents, understand the difficulties and challenges they face, and support them in making sound and effective decisions.
epilogue
The National Day 8-day holiday make-up class is a complex question involving many factors, and there is no simple and clear answer.
We should analyse this issue from multiple angles and make some suggestions and observations. We should respect facts and truth, understand the pros and cons and disputes of all sides, and support reasonable and effective decision-making.
We should also pay attention to the overall situation and long-term situation of educational reform and development, and seek balance and coordination between education quality and efficiency.
We should pay more attention to the physical and mental health and all-round development of students, and create a good educational environment and atmosphere for them. Only in this way can we truly achieve education that is equitable, quality, efficient and sustainable.