16 June 2020

Toggling between school and home has been demanding and challenging for both students and parents this year. Many contend with the challenge of integrating home based learning into the regular curriculum, as well as maintaining a structured daily routine.

“A consistent classroom and home routine is important for helping children to transition between different activities throughout the day. Alternating weekly between school and home-based learning will disrupt that consistency for children,” says Ms Pamela See, educational and developmental psychologist at Think Psychological Services and Think Kids.

A secondary school teacher has advised students to maintain a regular sleeping and waking schedule even during HBL weeks. They can also create family WhatsApp groups for school work where students can post screenshots of completed work. Parents should also check with teachers if their child is handing in assignments on time.

In June, students in Singapore returned to school in batches, with graduating students given a higher priority. Home based learning continues for the majority of students in Singapore.