Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Education

Vina R. Reyes

The COVID-19 Pandemic has greatly affected the educational system not only in our country but also in many other countries. In fact, many private schools worldwide have temporarily closures. School closure affects not only students and teachers but also their families. Billions of children around the world were unable to attend physical schools due to the threat of this pandemic. This would result to interrupted learnings.

To address this problem, the use of distance learning is recommended so that schools with the help of the teachers can reach learners remotely and limit disruption of classes.

In our present generation, the digital age, technological change is transforming our work environment. We need to continue our learnings, refresh and update our skills as we step up on our careers inspite of this pandemic. This drastic change in our workplace also means that we should be open to changes. Because change is the only permanent thig in this world.

With this changing world, we should recognize the need to expand the options for our learners to gain their education even at their own homes through the use of technology. Online courses are used as one of the vehicles to deliver lessons to learners. According to research , learning online often results in similar of even better outcomes than the traditional classroom setting because of its flexibility.

The most important lesson to consider about all of these impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on education is that learning and sharing of knowledge will still prevail and it will be a continuous process. No student is left behind even during this pandemic.

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The author is Teacher III at Pampanga High School