“We need to be conscious that the internet does not replace reading time or play and physical activity time, or time with family…These are very important activities in children’s development.”
Many Cambodian children have become the indirect victims of Covid-19, which has impacted their mental health and the activities for their personal growth.
Students have had to adapt to new ways of learning in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Focus spoke with one to better understand the student perspective on education today.
The Ministry of Education Youth and Sport has announced its plan for long-distance learning and e-learning in Cambodia to tackle education issues during the Covid-19 crisis and to strengthen the quality of education.
Educators have shown concerns about the education in Cambodia since the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport announced to shut down all schools nationwide to fight the spread of Covid-19.