Motorbike with sidecar carries TV, other learning materials for Aeta students in Pampanga

Teachers in Porac, Pampanga have found a creative a way to help them deliver learning materials to their Aeta students in the new normal. 

According to Mariz Umali's report on "24 Oras," the teachers fashioned a motorbike with a sidecar to carry a television set and other instructional materials.

Called "Sulong-dunong sa Colong-colong Para sa Edukasyon," the motorbike stops in each barrio with Aeta students to serve as a learning center.

"'Yun po ma'am ang isang paraan na para sa amin maging sana effective sa kanila," said Marizen Tolentino, OIC, Villa Maria Integrated school. "Kasi po 'yung mga Aeta ma'am, marami po sa kanila hindi nakakapagbasa."

They decided to take the television to the barrios as the signal is too weak to access DepEd TV and there is no internet connection.

While it seems like a face-to-face setup, the school said that only 10 students are allowed to attend each session, which lasts only 10 minutes per subject.

Social distancing is also followed and students have to wear masks and undergo temperature checks. Teachers have to wear personal protective equipment.

Meanwhile, teachers in Cagayan translated the modules into the Aeta language to help the students cope with distance learning. 

"Napakahalaga po na makapag-aral mabigyan ng tamang edukasyon ang mga Aeta para po ma-uplift ang kanilang pamumuhay," Tolentino said.

"Pag nagturo po kayo sa bundok, sa mga Aeta, sa coastal area pa, sana lagi pong kasama 'yung puso. Dapat may pagmamahal," she added. —MGP, GMA News