Impact of Lockdown on Education
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted multiple sectors in India including oil and gas, automobiles, transportation, agriculture, retail market, etc. We can't ignore a fact that hardly any sector would remain untouched by the crisis. The same is with the education sector in India.
Due to coronavirus pandemic, the
government temporarily started shutting down schools, colleges, and
universities. As per the present circumstances, there is an uncertainty when
schools and colleges will reopen. No doubt, this is the crucial time for the education sector because entrance tests of several universities and competitive
examinations are held during this period. Along with them how can we forget
about the board examinations, school admissions, etc.?
The closure of schools and colleges does
not even have short term impact in India but can even cause far-reaching
economic and societal consequences. Let us tell you that due to the closedown
of educational institutes, it is estimated to affect around 600 million
school-going students across the globe..
Education
Sector: Impact & Concern duringCOVID-19
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The lockdown has
generated uncertainty over the exam cycle. Schools & Universities may face
impact in terms of a slowdown in student education, lower fee collection that
can create hurdles in managing the working capital in schools.
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Another major concern is that it can affect the
paying capacity of several people in the private sector, which is catering to a sizeable section of the students in the country.
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Structure of schooling and learning includes
teaching and assessment methodologies and due to closure, it will be affected.
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Higher education sectors are also disrupted which
again pave an impact on the country's economic future. A large number of
students from India took admissions in countries like the USA, UK, China, etc., and
these countries have closed their international borders due to Covid-19.
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Another major concern is employment. The Centre
for Monitoring Indian Economy estimated unemployment shortage from 8.4% in mid-March’20 to 23% in
early April’20. In the urban area, the unemployment rate is 30.9%.
Solutions for Interrupted Education during
COVID-19
The role of technology is significant
and it now plays a crucial role in the educational system and the demand for
the current situation is this only.
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In the present era of internet and
technology, teachers can take online classes of the student through various
available platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.
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The students who are coming from
low-income groups or the presence of a disability can take up distance learning
programs and courses.
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To provide support for digitalization
to teachers and students, schools and institutions can provide them with the small training program, so they are well aware of online learning tools and
platforms.
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Digital Learning: A reformat the
national level, which is an integration of technology in the present Indian
education system.
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Technology is also playing an important role in the lockdown period like a study from home and work from
home.
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In India, a large number of Children Book publication in Delhi and institutions could adopt online teaching methods. And as a result,
there will be less effect on students in these catastrophic circumstances of
the pandemic.
Impact of Lockdown on Children& Students
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Impact on Children: Young children are facing the stress of contention between
parents, the discord has nothing to do with the economic class or education,
it's just a regular thing in Indian society.
- The Coronavirus
can frighten children now, which could create emotional difficulties for
months or even years to come.
- Even
if the lockdown gets over the schools and colleges will continue to remain
shut for the next 2-3 months that’s why it is going to be very challenging
to manage children and their energies.
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Impact on Students: Separation from schools, playgroups, and friends, and their daily routine of playing is creating a lot of anxiety in children.
- Children’s
social life and learning have been affected and most of them are finding
it difficult to stay away.
- A
lot of students from marginalized sections are finding it very difficult to cope with studies with no access to the internet. The problem of fees,
examinations, and internet connectivity to attend the class.
Some Productive
Time Investing Ideas Could Come Up for Students Stuck in Lockdown
1. Play Interactive Activities By Magpie: Our
interactive activities contain carefully designed series of games, rhymes,
stories and various interesting applications to develop the following skills in
children,
- Cognitive
Skills.
- Reading
& Listening Skills.
- Motor
& Sensory Skills.
- Creativity
& Problem-Solving.
- Art,
Craft & Aesthetic Skills.
- Social
& Emotional Skills
- Speech
& Language Skills and many more.
These kinds of activities are targeted to induce excitement in the
learning process thus motivating a child to get back to academics without
feeling any burden.
2. Enroll in Online Courses: You don’t always have to be physically present in
an institution to learn something. Thanks to the internet, you can now also
take up various skill-based courses from the comfort of your home.
3. Study Ahead: It would be very beneficial for students to get in touch with
their teachers and mentors in school to acclimatize with the topics that are
going to be covered. It will give you a head start and ample time to understand
any topic.
4. Learn a New Language: It is always beneficial to learn the language of the place you are
going to spend a few years. Being able to freely communicate in the local
language will no doubt pave the way for you and help break the ice with many
people.
5. Learn a New Skill: Students can take this time to learn a new set of skills that will
prepare them for the life ahead but will also help improve your character and
state of mind.
6. Pick up a Hobby: It's an excellent way to stay stress-free and also to pass free
time. Thanks to the internet, a lot can be learned within the comforts of our
homes. You can learn new technologies, or learn how to play a musical
instrument, learn to write, learn to draw, and many more.
7. Read a Book: There are many good books you can find online. If food is nourishment
for the body, then knowledge is nourishment for the soul. Any kind of knowledge
only benefits never hurts. So, make good use of this time and learn
something.
We can't ignore that at this time of crisis effective educational
practice is needed for the capacity-building of young minds. Time never wait,
this tough time will also pass. Till then stay safe, stay at home!
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