Pandemic Pedagogy: Preparedness in Uncertain Times

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mass transition to online education, creating challenges for the mental health of faculty and students and the technical capabilities of higher education institutions. Pandemic Pedagogy: Preparedness in Uncertain Times collates case studies and research to address these challenges and prioritize future preparedness, benefiting educators, leaders, policy makers, government organizations, university faculty members, and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on over a billion students, leading to a widespread shift towards online education and the cancellation or postponement of numerous seminars, workshops, exams, sports events, and conferences. While remote learning has allowed institutions to continue providing education to students during these challenging times, it has also presented several challenges for the mental health of both faculty and students, as well as the technical capabilities of higher education institutions. At the onset of the pandemic, not every university had the necessary infrastructure to facilitate a swift transition to remote learning, not all faculty members were adequately prepared to adapt, and not all students were equipped to take on increased responsibility for their learning.

Pandemic Pedagogy: Preparedness in Uncertain Times is a comprehensive collection of case studies and empirical research that explores learning practices and showcases approaches to address future catastrophes and support the pandemic recovery process. Contributors delve into both theoretical models and strategic frameworks currently in use, discussing their benefits and providing valuable insights for institutions to address student and faculty concerns and prioritize future preparedness.

Designed with educators, leaders, policy makers, government organizations, university faculty members, and students in mind, Pandemic Pedagogy: Preparedness in Uncertain Times offers valuable insights and strategies for building an adaptable education system capable of navigating future crises. By leveraging the expertise and experiences of contributors, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of pandemic pedagogy and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 238 x 160 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800714717