THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON STUDENT EDUCATION
THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON STUDENT EDUCATION

Summary/Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the education sector, forcing learning institutions, teachers and learners to change their learning practices. Changes in the methods used in the delivery of educational services have affected the quality of education and the learning experience of all learners across the country. Covid-19 has affected different areas of students' lives, thus influencing their ability to learn. The qualitative case study will determine: how has COVID-19 affected students' perceptions of their school performance and social-emotional development? The researcher collected data from a sample of 22 students between the ages of 11 and 14 using existing data such as open-ended diary questions, conversations, notes and conducted holistic coding and in vivo data analyses. Data analysis also involved comparing the information collected with various sources to facilitate accuracy and reliability. The results of the study showed that covid- 19 affected students' perceptions of their academic performance and social-emotional development in several ways. However, the study faced a limitation in determining the accuracy of the information provided by the participants, the researcher could not decide whether it was truthful or not. Future research in this area is needed to determine ways to empower parents, allowing them to support and guide their children when learning at home. The study concluded that home learning led to negative student perceptions of their school performance and socio-emotional development. The findings of the study can be used to guide decision makers in identifying reliable strategies for teachers to support learning at home and to facilitate the socio-emotional development of students.

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