Education after the pandemic: a proposal for the implementation of a Distance Basic Education model

Abstract

The closure of educational centers around the world caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink the role of the school as a physical space, especially with regard to basic education. This article presents a proposal for Distance Basic Education based on an analysis of the circumstances faced by educators due to the pandemic. Is it possible to structure a permanent distance education project for basic education? Would the distance modality allow for greater inclusion and coverage in basic education? Is it feasible to establish a distance modality based on primary and secondary basic education? We found that, despite being a viable and proven option at other educational levels, a distance education modality that provides greater coverage and support to students for primary and secondary basic level has not yet been implemented in Mexico. This text presents a proposal for basic education at distance, which can provide ongoing attention to students who for various reasons do not attend school in person, as well as in crises such as the one provoked by the SARS-COV-2 pandemic.