By Hon. Richard Maru The poor learning outcomes of kids in rural PNG can also be attributed to schools not having student learning resource centres such as libraries. Schools in Yanguru- Saussia District also face this challenge. A review undertaken at Yangoru Secondary School and report presented to the DDA Board reveals that books at the school library are 15+ years outdated. Students are also accessing information online using mobile internet. The YSDDA Board has therefore made a landmark decision to trial out Digital Library in four schools in 2021 - Yangoru and Kubalia Secondary Schools, Marinumbo Primary School and Yangoru AOG Primary School. The outcomes from these four schools will determine whether digital libraries do have positive impact on students learning and roll-out to the rest of our High Schools and primary schools. Schools with high academic performance will get top priority.
Connectivity using technology for life-long learning, education and gaining knowledge is one of our key strategies for rural transformation. And providing student learning resources such as e-library aims to improve the quality of education. The Board has also appointed the Principal of Yangoru Secondary School as the new Chairperson to its recently-established District Education Board. The DEB will oversee the all the educational institutions in the District to ensure quality education is delivered. It will also oversee the Digital Library project. The DEB reports to the DDA Board quarterly. The YSDDA in the last 8 years has invested over K45 Million in education in the District. With such huge investment, the DDA Board is now holding schools accountable. Starting 4th quarter 2020, High School Head Masters and Principals appear before DDA Board to provide their school’s update. I thank the YSDDA Board for approving funding in the 2021 Budget for this important project. Statement Next : Labu-Butu Primary School Computer Lab Begins Construction Comments are closed.
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