By: Mark Jason U. Dayao

Eight in every ten learners of Aparri School of Arts and Trades said that they miss the traditional face to face learning modality.

This data was obtained during the first week of classes as teachers monitored the implementation of distance learning modality in the municipality.

“I really miss attending my face to face classes because if there are some things that I cannot understand, I can directly ask my teachers about it.” said Kristine Pascua, a grade 9-Mahogany student.

Another student of the school named Ashley Nicole Bitauag said that despite of her being an honor student, there are still some concepts that she found hard to comprehend alone.

“Whenever I encounter problems in my modules, I ask my parents about it. If they also do not know how to explain it, I search the internet to find clues but if there is none, I call my subject teachers so that I will be enlightened. I really miss my teachers and classmates.” Bitauag said.

Pascua and Bitauag are only two among the 2660 students of the school who wanted the face to face learning modality to be held once again. Unfortunately, they must wait until a vaccine will be found before they step upon their traditional classrooms again.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Mely R. Bitauag said, “Iba pa rin talaga sana kapag may teachers na magtuturo sa mga bata. There are some instances when even us parents cannot understand the content of the lessons. I hope that a vaccine will be found so that learners can go back to the learning modality that they used to take.”

“Nevertheless, we are still very thankful to the teachers because whenever we need them, they are just one call away. There are even times when I call teachers late at night to ask about the modules. Thankfully, the teachers are very accommodating to us parents.” She added.#