Transitioning from physical classrooms to online learning has been an entirely different experience for educators, students and the parents alike. Continuing education through remote learning has become a panacea for this unprecedented global pandemic.
As the institutions open and close, based on the trajectory of the virus, the habit of attending class may be irregular. To mitigate this, educatormust gear up for ‘The Great Catchup’and bring students back on track. Teachers need to think beyond academics and indulge in child-centric activities.
Lalitha S
Practice Head,
Azvasa Education Services
Instead of the traditional lecture method where only the teacher is speaking, interactive ways would help. The curriculum design/delivery must be engaging such that students continuously interact with the content and are able to build context and connections.
Adapting evaluation and assessment components: Assessments provide a greater real-time clarity on the student understanding. Identifying target students and diagnosing their learning need, for timely intervention remains pertinent.
Accelerated learning programme: Teacherled learning sessions enhance the effectiveness of accelerated learning. Educators must ensure that the resources of these programmes are accessible to learners at all times.
Personalized learning interventions: Tailor-made academic programmes, based on the need of the individual student or group of students caters to specific needs. This does not make learning a solitary endeavor, rather it is an autonomous learning opportunity responding to the needs of each learner, under the guidelines of learning outcomes.
Teacherled learning sessions enhance the effectiveness of accelerated learning. Educators must ensure that the resources of these programmes are accessible to learners at all times.
Focus on perpetuity of learning: It is essential for educators and parents, to move the conversation away from learning loss and focus on continuing the learning and motivate the learners by conveying a message of growth mindset.
Create a captivating environment: Bite-sized pieces of instruction, embedded scaffolds and support, specific feedback create an environment that engage and educate students to maximize learning.
Parents have a huge role Parents can guide the child, but not do the assignments for them, check school schedule, parents need to communicate with teachers to understand the progress of the child, their interests, challenges. It is also essential for parents to stay abreast with the curriculum. Parents must provide a supportive environment at home and nurture the child’s interests. Parents and teachers must work with a collaborative approach. Collaboration and communication go hand in hand. More the communication, better the collaboration.