This essay deals with the struggles of distance learning during a global pandemic. The coronavirus disease (COVID) 2019 crisis has impacted not only the economic, psychological, and social aspects of the world but also particularly, the educational sector to a great extent. The virus, which first emerged in December 2019, became a pandemic leading to school closures and eventually, migration to remote learning by all levels of educational institutions in the new normal education. Thus, the traditional delivery of instruction in education has transformed and in turn, learning spaces were reorganized.
Table of Contents
- Balancing Parent Employment Demands and Learner Needs
- Balancing Multiple Levels of Learners in Home
- Lack of Learner Motivation Specifically Related to Remote Learning
- Lack of Learner Motivation Not Specifically Related to Remote Learning
- Lack of Parent Content Knowledge or Pedagogy
Objectives and Key Themes
This text explores the challenges faced by parents and learners in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on the transition to distance learning. It examines the impact of this shift on the educational experience, highlighting the struggles of both parents and students in adapting to this new learning environment.
- Balancing parental work responsibilities with supporting children's learning needs
- Challenges of assisting multiple children with varying learning styles and needs
- The impact of remote learning on student motivation and engagement
- The lack of parental content knowledge and pedagogical skills in supporting their children's education
- The evolution of the learning crisis and its potential impact on students' academic performance.
Chapter Summaries
The text examines the difficulties encountered by parents and students in adjusting to the new reality of remote learning during the pandemic. It explores a variety of challenges faced by families, including the struggle to balance parental work demands with supporting children's learning, the complexities of assisting multiple children with different needs, and the potential for decreased student motivation and engagement in a remote setting. Additionally, the text analyzes the lack of pedagogical knowledge among parents and its impact on their ability to effectively support their children's education at home. The text also highlights the challenges faced by parents in providing a consistent and structured learning environment for their children.
Keywords
Distance learning, remote learning, parental involvement, student motivation, learning crisis, Philippines, COVID-19 pandemic, educational challenges, learning styles, pedagogical knowledge.
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- Karla Guia Tudio (Author), 2021, Struggles of Distance Learning during a Global Pandemic. A Short Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1038197
