We spoke to teachers from three completely different kinds of schools in Delhi, catering to vastly different economic segments. This is what they had to say
Vibha Singh, principal, EDMC primary school, Mahila Colony
CLASS DIVIDE: Our children come from the lowest strata, most are first-generation learners whose parents are migrant labourers. Most of them had no access to smartphones. Those who did have had one phone for the family. In case there is a senior sibling, his/her access got priority.
We started sending worksheets and study materials to WhatsApp groups. We also allotted morning 7am to 8:30am and 1pm to 2:30pm, when parents are at home, as call time to contact children. Books were not available initially. Our teachers also bought white boards and made videos and sent it to the children.
CLASS DIVIDE: Our children come from the lowest strata, most are first-generation learners whose parents are migrant labourers. Most of them had no access to smartphones. Those who did have had one phone for the family. In case there is a senior sibling, his/her access got priority.
We started sending worksheets and study materials to WhatsApp groups. We also allotted morning 7am to 8:30am and 1pm to 2:30pm, when parents are at home, as call time to contact children. Books were not available initially. Our teachers also bought white boards and made videos and sent it to the children.