Wani Roslan

In view of the implementation of online teaching-learning for students from March 30, the Ministry of Education (MoE) stressed that the delivery methods must be modified based on current circumstances.

The approach taken by the schools will vary depending on school leaders and their teacher’s capacities.

Minister of Education Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sulaiman said during a press conference yesterday that the MoE will continue providing full support to schools through the Department of Schools and Private Education Section.

“In addition to providing education to the students, the ministry is also prioritising the well-being of the students, teachers and non-teaching staff in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

This led to the decision of the ministry, as advised by the Ministry of Health (MoH), to conduct online teaching-learning,” he said.

The minister said apart from the non-conventional approach of learning and teaching, the working environment will change based on the current situation where school leaders practise their own business continuity plan (BCP) by conducting work from home.

“This includes protection for teachers and staff in the ‘vulnerable’ category and those who are pregnant.

“Schools can apply ‘Flexible Working Arrangements’ to ensure the well-being of the school community is maintained,” he added.