Digital learning and the lopsidedness of the education in government and private primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India

Sarkar, Bappa; Islam, Nazrul; Das, Pinku; Miraj, Abdul; Dakua, Manoj; Debnath, Manoj; Roy, Ranjan

doi:10.1177/20427530221117327

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“…But in developing countries like India, digital learning was a big challenge for many. Sarkar et al [17] observed a huge gap between private and govt. School.…”

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Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Education and Psycho-Social Behavior among School Students: A Comparative Study between Two Adjacent Blocks in North 24 Pargana District of West Bengal, India

Nandy

Pal

Mondal

et al. 2023

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A country is developed only when its citizens are educated. The role of education in the development of a nation can never be denied. Institutional education is imperative as it helps the child to become a good citizen through holistic development. During the last three years, due to emergence of Covid-19 and lockdown as its preventive measure, formal education was not in continuation for that time period. The objective of the paper is to compare the impact of school closure during lockdown on education and psycho-social behaviour among school students of two adjacent blocks of North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Hence, the comparative parameters are school closure-related impacts faced by students during the pandemic situation. Cross-sectional data were collected from 80 no of children enrolled in government schools and their parents randomly. The data has been analyzed to evaluate the impact of school closures on learners. The result revealed that an alternative option came as a learning medium that is the online mode of education. These online classes required gadgets like mobile phone, laptop and proper internet connection. The majority of the students' parents are daily wage earners. During the lockdown, they got unemployed. So many of them couldn’t afford a new smartphone and recharge amount for internet packages. The majority of students from rural areas were unable to do online classes due to economic constraints and inaccessibility of internet and many schools could not arrange online classes due to higher poverty rate of the location and lack of infrastructure. It caused a significant impact on the learners' education by creating a huge difference between the learners of the same age. Most of the students of both blocks lost their sincerity towards education. Behavioural changes occurred among students during this school closure. Most of the parents complained that during online classes their wards got addicted to online games and other unnecessary online activities. They lost their concentration in studies, got irritable by nature, enjoy loneliness, talk less etc. The changes among learners of Barrakpore II were greater than the learners of Barasat I. It can be recommended from this study that if there will any situation arrives to shut down the schools again or to development of a blended mode of education, a related educational policy, infrastructure with affordable and accessible measures should be considered to continue the education system for every section of students.

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“…But in developing countries like India, digital learning was a big challenge for many. Sarkar et al [17] observed a huge gap between private and govt. School.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Education and Psycho-Social Behavior among School Students: A Comparative Study between Two Adjacent Blocks in North 24 Pargana District of West Bengal, India

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Mondal

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The COVID-19 pandemic and children’s engagement with learning in rural Sierra Leone

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Devine,

Samonova

et al. 2024

Cambridge Journal of Education

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Government Initiatives and Its Implications in Primary Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Paul,

Saha,

Biswas

2024

SACI

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The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to the primary education sector globally, significantly impacting countries like Bangladesh. Focusing on the context of Bangladesh, this research aimed to explore the challenges and effectiveness of government interventions in continuing primary education. This study employed a qualitative approach to collect data from primary schools in two sub-districts (Sylhet Sadar and Sreemangal) in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. We conducted in-depth interviews with eight primary school teachers and sixteen guardians of primary-level students, as well as key informant interviews with four headmistresses of government primary schools and two Upazilas (sub-district) education officers. Respondents were purposefully selected based on various characteristics such as sex, education, economic status, teaching experience, involvement in child education, and access to information technology. The data was managed using NVivo 14 software and analysed thematically using an inductive approach. The findings highlight the varied outcomes of government efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing both successes and challenges. Positive implications include introducing a remote learning platform, innovative instructional approaches, and increased community engagement. However, the study also uncovered flaws in those initiatives, such as unequal learning opportunities, pedagogical shifts, a lack of clear instructions, a lack of child-friendly learning content, and a lack of supervision and monitoring. This research significantly advances existing knowledge by thoroughly examining government initiatives and identifying gaps specific to primary schools at the Upazila level in Bangladesh. The practical implications of these initiatives provide invaluable insights for policymakers and stakeholders shaping educational strategies during emergencies.

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Digital learning and the lopsidedness of the education in government and private primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Education and Psycho-Social Behavior among School Students: A Comparative Study between Two Adjacent Blocks in North 24 Pargana District of West Bengal, India

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Education and Psycho-Social Behavior among School Students: A Comparative Study between Two Adjacent Blocks in North 24 Pargana District of West Bengal, India

The COVID-19 pandemic and children’s engagement with learning in rural Sierra Leone

Government Initiatives and Its Implications in Primary Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Sylhet, Bangladesh

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