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Not every Filipino going back to school this month will have the financial support they need for their studies.  This government project introduces a model meant to help students with specific needs due to their financial situation.  Let's learn more from Philippine Normal University's Teresita Rungduin.  Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/  Follow our social media pages:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

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00:00 Not every student has the financial support and capacity they need for their further studies.

00:05 And this government project introduces a model meant to help them.

00:10 Let's learn more from Philippine Normal University's Teresita Rungduin.

00:13 Ma'am, maraming salamat po for joining us.

00:16 What financial challenges do students from poor backgrounds typically face when it comes

00:21 to accessing quality education?

00:24 Well, good evening.

00:27 Well, Rico, one of the areas that have been a concern for us is in terms of the resources

00:33 that they should have access to, but they're not able to have access to do that.

00:40 So these challenges basically stem from various factors, including, for example, financial

00:46 resources or, for example, the high cost of education-related necessities.

00:51 And of course, the opportunity of pursuing higher education.

00:55 Other things that we have been looking into are in terms of expenses for transportation,

01:03 food, project expenses, uniform.

01:07 These costs accumulate rapidly moreover for college students.

01:11 So there's added consideration in terms of the opportunity for them to have access to

01:18 better education because of the lack of resources.

01:22 So ma'am, with this current state of the educational environment, how does this impact the learning

01:31 experiences of our financially disadvantaged students?

01:36 Well, because they have limited access to resources, it may restrict their access to

01:44 other opportunities for learning.

01:47 For example, their capability to purchase gadgets or, for example, to have gadgets,

01:54 have internet loads and the like.

01:57 It also gives them distraction in terms of wanting to work instead of learning.

02:09 Most of them prefer to work or prefer to stop altogether just to finance themselves and

02:20 their families in relation to their basic needs.

02:23 So ma'am, from your experience, what and which teaching methods are effective in engaging

02:28 financially disadvantaged students and promoting meaningful learning?

02:34 Well, first, we developed a model that is responsive and context-based.

02:43 So basically, we are encouraging teachers to use more flexible strategies.

02:48 For example, a consultation with students in relation to course requirements, what types

02:53 of requirements are they able to submit at what particular time and basically have compromise

03:03 in relation to addressing those requirements.

03:06 So that's flexibility.

03:08 Another area, actually we have six.

03:12 So another area is in terms of using integrative strategies.

03:17 A particular requirement for one subject can also be considered as a requirement in other

03:23 subjects.

03:24 So this integrative process may target a number of competencies for the students, but at the

03:31 same time, it will save the students time and resources.

03:37 And then we are – yes, Pop.

03:39 What about collaboration?

03:41 Collaboration among stakeholders?

03:43 How can they contribute to the development and implementation of this innovative model?

03:49 Well, we're pushing for policy development in terms of the stakeholders.

03:57 We hold the belief that the government, as well as both all schools, private and public

04:01 schools, should initiate an assessment of their contributions towards facilitating

04:08 improved and more efficient learning experiences for financially disadvantaged students.

04:12 So for example, in terms of the government, probably laws or policies that are related

04:18 to reducing poverty and extending economic aid.

04:24 For example, and also to expand scholarship opportunities for the students, despite of,

04:29 for example, having free education, they can provide other means of making resources available

04:38 to students.

04:39 And what is the next step after this project, ma'am?

04:44 Well, Rico, we hope that we will be able to apply the model and see its effect on student

04:51 success.

04:52 So we're currently planning on rolling this out not only to tertiary education but also

04:59 to basic education and see whether these types of purposive interventions for low-economic

05:06 students or low-income students will be able to help them find meaning, see positive things

05:13 in, for example, in what they're currently doing and be able, for example, to pursue

05:21 their goals.

05:22 And of course, the end goal is for student success.

05:25 Thank you so much for your insights, Philippine Normal University Professor Teresita Ronduin.

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