College boot camp, magbabalik sa A.Y. 2023-2024

Ipinaalam ni DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Associate Principal for Academics and Research (APAR) Ma. Luisa Cuaresma ang muling pagsasagawa ng College boot camp exposure program sa susunod na taong panuruan.

Ayon kay Cuaresma, plinano na ilunsad ng SHS at ng kolehiyo ng DLSU-D ang nasabing College boot camp noong Pebrero.

“We want to offer (this program)...sa ating SHS (para) ma-encourage sila…na dito na rin mag-enroll sa University aside from the fact also na ma-experience (nila)...(‘yung) mga iba’t ibang activities na ginagawa sa college,” saad ni Cuaresma.

Subalit, ipinahayag ni Cuaresma na naudlot ang pagsasagawa ng College boot camp dala ng okupadong schedule ng iba’t ibang departamento ng Unibersidad.

“[W]e’re still planning to push through with it next school year [K]ung…magiging okay…’yung preparations, then definitely, do’n natin siya i-pu-push (through),” dagdag niya.

Gayunpaman, paliwanag ni Cuaresma na mayroong nakahandang aksyon kung sakaling hindi masunod ang kanilang mga orihinal na plano.

If (hindi pa rin available ang lahat ng college (departments) ang Plan B natin would be (to invite)… yung (mga department) na ready at available (to accommodate the students for this program),” ani Cuaresma.

Puna ng mga estudyante

Kasunod ng planong paglulunsad ng ng College boot camp sa susunod na akademikong taon, itinuturing ni Ralph Christian Narciso (ICT12) na malaking tulong ang programa sa mas maiging pagpili ng kursong kukunin ng isang mag-aaral.

“(The College boot camp) may also provide to those who are still uncertain of their future a more fleshed-out (career) path as they will have experienced those activities (related to their chosen course) as (opposed) to simply learning about it through text, video, or another medium,” paglalahad ni Narciso.

Sa kabilang banda, inilahad ni Julius Matthew Lim (STM11) na may kaakibat na maganda at hindi magandang epekto ang programa.

“[P]ersonally, I have already been stressed with the workload we currently have and this (program might) only add to it. (However, I also think that the) overall advantage that it may bring (to the students)…can outweigh the cons,” paliwanag ni Lim.

Dagdag pa rito, ibinahagi ni Sealtiel Uniqua Buling (HMS12) ang kanyang opinyon sa bisa ng magiging programa.

“There are times wherein we just don’t know if time would tell…on how effective this program could be towards the students of DLSU-D. Although I m sure naman…(na kayang maexecute nang maayos ‘yung boot camp) to make it accessible for all,” saad niya.

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Many students now face difficulties—as online assessments have to be completed onsite such as on-the-spot video recordings and submissions; Kahoot games, PowerPoints, online Gateway Assessments, written debates, and submission of documents—due to lack of resources, specifically gadgets or devices as well as an internet connection that is strong enough to allow them to carry out the assessment, and even worse, submit them. While some are given consideration where alternative materials are provided to allow them to fulfill the task due to unfortunate reasons, it is still unfair as differences in accessibility also bring differences in learning and completion opportunities.

Onsite assessments are termed that way because they should be completed within the students’ reach at school with consideration of their resources and capabilities. Focusing the students on just one mode of learning would not prevent them from honing their skills within the school. As a result, the student may experience obstacles, which may lead to them struggling to complete the task instead of doing so at home, where it is more accessible. Whether we admit it or not, not all students have the ability to do what is asked of them, knowing that it will only serve as an excuse to justify the resources that each student has.

Although some may think that through the fast modernization of society, everyone today has devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops; the reality is that not everyone possesses these said devices. Even if the majority may have them, their devices may not be updated or powerful enough to execute the tasks given at a limited time as they may not have the features, storage, or other further specifications needed to complete a task at a given time.

Surely, if those who are supported still face challenges, what more than those who lack all these? Their peers who lack resources, funds, and support would face harder challenges that they would not even experience in the first place.

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Additionally, some students commute to and from school, bringing along gadgets such as tablets or laptops with them during the journey wherein unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances may arise is a risk, especially if they are only doing so to complete an assessment that can be done online while onsite. This not only poses a risk for something bad to happen to their gadget, but also requires extra effort from the students to keep their belongings safe and unharmed.

Besides, Wi–Fi connectivity issues are also imminent to a big part of the University. Certain rooms and facilities not being able to cater all the students’ connection demands also plays as a hindrance to their academics.

The exclusivity and learning gap these types of assessments build within students is similar to the concerns that the public has raised before online classes were implemented due to the pandemic. As anti-poor and exclusive online classes are, online assessments to be done onsite are far worse as it requires students to have such materials and devices at school that most of them may not have.

Despite great efforts in the gradual transition, the administration must assess whether merging online assessments with an onsite set-up will jeopardize both the safety and the status of a student, or not. It is recommended to implement a consistent modality. If an assessment is required to be online, then let it remain to be done at home. Otherwise, if it is onsite, then it must be completed at school without the need to connect to the school Wi-Fi. This will lessen the pressure brought upon needing to have a gadget in school, and also lessen the connectivity issues that the students are currently facing.

Applications for scholarships and financial aid usually use income of family members and grades of students as the bases of the grants to bestow upon students. Nevertheless, having the highest grade and topping one’s batch may be unattainable for those of the middle class, especially if placed among those who can afford to spend on necessities for learning. It puts them behind at a better chance of attaining scholarships. Giving those who are not in need of these financial assistance exposes an economic gap for students who are unable to attain quality education and a better future. Although the basis in considering the grants of these scholarships and assistance is fair, reasonable, and acceptable, there are instances that these bases are not enough.

Those who are in dire need should also be considered especially if they are also part of the middle class as their satisfactory performance may be a result of important priorities such as part time jobs that they have to put first before excelling academically or through extracurriculars. These satisfactory students whose performance may seem to only be average to the eyes of others may already be doing their best, but due to unfortunate circumstances, cannot reach the expectations for scholarships.

Although some students strive to obtain scholarships to prove how diligent and intelligent they are, they should also remember that their peers who are in greater need are far more important to be prioritized than making it a credential and achievement.

With the competition and expectations employers have from their applicants, graduating from well-known schools surely gives students leverage for their future careers. Also they simply want to acquire quality education, knowledge, skills, experience, and opportunities, through these reputable institutions. They hope to gain all these as it bridges the gap between their current situation into giving them a better life and future.

The consideration and process of scholarships and financial grants should undoubtedly be reevaluated to cater those who these programs aim to help. For financial aids, the income and requirements needed could be altered into also being able to cater those of the middle class. Furthermore, the process of scholarship grants should also include an interview of the students to look into their personal lives and assess who needs these grants the most. Students who study with ease and are well aware that their peers are in better need of these grants should also give way when applying for these scholarships as it could make a big impact in the life of those who are in need.

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