Corona protocol MBO: priority for practice and examination
At the reopening of MBO, from 15 June, priority must be given to those parts of the education that are difficult or impossible to offer online. Such as practical lessons and examination.
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In secondary vocational education, the buildings may be opened a little further from 15 June, the cabinet said last week known. This opening up must take place under strict conditions, which is why employers and trade unions have one protocol drawn up. The protocol contains a number of general guidelines that can be further elaborated at school level.
Twenty
According to the protocol, the buildings can be open to a maximum of 20 percent of the employees and students who would be there regularly. In physical education, the focus is on activities that are difficult or impossible to offer online, such as practical lessons and testing. The emphasis is also on education for students who are willing and able to obtain a diploma in 2020.
In addition, attention will continue to be paid to vulnerable students: those who cannot study at home are welcome in the building and can use a work or study place.
The combination of distance education and on-site education results in a significant increase in workload
According to the protocol, the workload for the employees must be monitored. 'In particular, the combination of distance education and education at the school location significantly increases the workload.' It also does not seem feasible to allow all planned activities, whether or not in an alternative form, to proceed. 'It is important to make agreements about this with teams and the works council and student council on the basis of proper consultation', says the protocol.
Risk groups
Staff members who belong to a medical risk group - or who have a family member who belongs to such a risk group - are advised not to participate in the on-site education process. Although the final choice is up to the employee, in consultation with the employer.
Students who belong to a risk group, or who have a family member who belongs to such a group, can be exempted from physical education. This is the decision of students or their parents, in consultation with the school. Furthermore, it cannot be the case that only the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis lead to a negative binding study advice.
Public transport
In order not to burden public transport, it has been agreed that physical education will not start or end during rush hours. “That last appointment is quite difficult in practice. And I wonder whether it is possible or necessary in all cases to schedule all teaching between XNUMX AM and XNUMX PM, ”says AObdriver Tamar van Gelder. “Fortunately, however, schools can make additional agreements themselves with the regional transporters. I think this protocol is a good starting point for the gradual further opening of MBO. ”
