Face-to-face School 50 Percent Safe, Batang Regency Government Discourses 100 Percent PTM

BATANG - The government of Batang Regency, Central Java, is planning to implement a face-to-face learning system (PTM) with a capacity of 100 percent. This is based on the results of the mid-semester assessment evaluation at 50 percent PTM that took place safely and smoothly.

"Based on the mid-semester assessment (PTS) by implementing a 50 percent face-to-face learning system which is considered to be running smoothly and safely, we are discussing implementing 100 percent PTM while still adhering to strict health protocols," said Batang Regent Wihaji in Batang, as reported by Antara, Thursday, March 17th.

However, he said, the district government will first see the development of conditions in the next few weeks whether it is necessary to carry out a face-to-face learning system with a capacity of 100 percent.

"However, it is clear, based on the mid-semester assessment, it has finished well, although currently it is still continuing with 50 percent PTM," he said.

Wihaji ensured that currently the number of cases of COVID-19 had started to fall, but the public had to adhere to health protocols and be disciplined in wearing masks and keeping a distance.

"Therefore, if it (the spread of COVID-19 cases) has really come down, we will roll out a 100 percent PTM system," he said. 100 percent capacity.

The direct learning pattern, he said, was more effective than online or distance learning.

"Therefore, we will support the district government's policy if the 100 percent face-to-face learning system is implemented again. When the 100 percent PTM is implemented, the parents of students welcome it," he said.