Heat hampers education efforts in the Philippines

Unusually high temperatures, some reaching 50 degrees Celsius, combined with the El Nino phenomenon, have made the weather more extreme than ever. This has led to thousands of schools being closed, affecting more than 3.6 million students.

The intense heat makes studying more difficult for students. Photo: Reuters

“In May, we expect more classes to be suspended due to the heat,” said Xerxes Castro,education advisor for Save the Children Philippines. “The average temperature can go above 52 degrees Celsius, so you can imagine how stressful that is for students.”

The heat makes it difficult for students to concentrate and makes them susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as dizziness, vomiting and fainting. Online learning is also hampered by power outages, lack of internet connectivity and living conditions that are not conducive to learning at home.

In addition, educational infrastructure in many areas, especially poor areas, does not meet learning conditions in harsh weather. Many schools lack fans and air conditioning, and students even have to study in cramped, poorly ventilated rooms.

Thu Giang (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nang-nong-len-toi-50-do-c-khien-nhieu-truong-hoc-phai-dong-cua-o-philippines-post293635.html