Controversy Project
At the beginning of the new semester, the cancellation of evening self-study in some junior high schools has become the focus of heated discussions among parents. Many parents expressed their dissatisfaction with the cancellation of evening self-study, believing that this is an important time period that affects students' learning and does not want to be deprived.
Parents' views are divided. Some parents expressed that they did not want the evening self-study to be cancelled, and believed that the evening self-study could be carried out by the voluntary choice and voluntary payment of parents' choice, so as to give students more opportunities to learn. Other parents expressed their support for the cancellation of evening self-study in order to reduce the academic burden of students.
Some people speculate that the sudden cancellation of evening self-study in schools may be related to the "Notice on Further Standardizing the Work Related to Compulsory Education After-school Services" jointly issued by the General Office of the Ministry of Education and other four departments at the end of last year. This notice emphasizes that after-school services should be arranged after the completion of the national curriculum, and clearly stipulates that evening self-study shall not be included in after-school services, and shall not be included in the charging items.
The notice pointed out that after-school services should be arranged after the completion of the national curriculum and school teaching plan, and the end time should be connected with the normal local work time. In addition, services such as early arrival and self-study, lunch and lunch break care, and evening self-study shall not be included in the scope of after-school services, nor shall they be included in the charging items.
This notice had an impact on the school's decision-making. In order to comply with the policy requirements of the education department, the school may cancel the evening self-study to avoid being subject to the relevant policies and penalties.
Some parents are disappointed and dissatisfied with the school's decision-making. They believe that evening self-study is an important time period for students to study, and the cancellation will affect students' academics. However, some parents expressed their understanding and believed that this was to implement the burden reduction policy and protect the physical and mental health of students.
After the school cancels the evening self-study, it should put in place corresponding measures to ensure that students have enough study time and arrangements in the evening to ensure their academic progress.
Parents and schools should strengthen communication and cooperation to pay attention to students' learning and development. Parents can actively participate in the school's parent-teacher meetings, make suggestions and opinions, and work together for the growth of students.
The implementation of education policies takes time and process. Schools shall make adjustments and improvements in accordance with the requirements of the policy to protect students' learning rights and physical and mental health.
The heated discussion caused by the cancellation of evening self-study reminds us that the formulation and implementation of education policies need to fully consider the actual situation and growth needs of students. Both parents and schools should pay attention to the all-round development of students and provide them with a good learning environment and conditions for growth.