WILLEMSTAD - A third of the teachers think that the EFO test cannot take place this year. And if the EFO does have to be implemented, almost half of the teachers think that the test should be postponed for more than two weeks.
This is evident from a survey by Fundashon KPEK. The EFO test is scheduled today May 5.
According to the foundation, the problem in basic education is "the lack of proper preparation for the test". “More than two-thirds of the teachers in group 8 (final year of primary school) indicate that they were not able to cover all the material for the EFO. Almost 70 percent of teachers indicate that their students are not ready for EFO.”
Compared to last year, more than 85% of teachers think that today's students are less well prepared for EFO than last year. While the EFO did not take place last year.
“We at KPEK believe that you cannot just ignore these figures and pretend that nothing is wrong. You expect our policymakers to do everything in their power to limit the negative effects for students as much as possible, given the chaotic course of the past two school years. Not so. “What is against postponing the EFO to a later date?” the foundation wonders.
KPEK recently founded the Plataforma di Koperashon. Teachers and school leaders can, among other things, share problems and solutions with each other regarding education in times of COVID-19 pandemic. KPEK also conducted three surveys among teachers and school leaders. Their conclusion: the situation in schools is begging for attention.
Among other things when it comes to the extra costs due to the crisis. The schools ask for an emergency fund, in the form of a small cashier with retrospective accountability.
But there is a need for even more. “What about the training for teachers on how to deal with digital education? And what to do with all those students who received less education for two years? What about extra guidance and support in a socio-emotional atmosphere for students?” says the foundation.