THE INTEGRATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN STEM EDUCATION AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Title | THE INTEGRATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN STEM EDUCATION AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Mnguni, L, Mokiwa, H |
Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 6A |
Start Page | 1040-1042 |
Pagination | Continuous |
Date Published | December/2020 |
Type of Article | Editorial |
ISSN | 1648-3898 |
Other Numbers | E-ISSN 2538-7138 |
Keywords | Covid-19 pandemic, online teaching methods, STEM education, STEM knowledge |
Abstract | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curriculum and instructional design continuously undergo reforms that aim to prepare learners for the challenges of the 21st century (Hoeg & Bencze, 2017; Pietarinen et al., 2017). In particular, STEM education has adopted strategies that integrate modern technologies in teaching and learning to enhance knowledge construction and application among learners and societies. In some countries, STEM education reforms are fuelled by socio-economic and political imperatives that seek to promote social justice (Mnguni, 2018). More recently, the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced schools and universities to adopt online teaching methods to reduce the coronavirus's spread. Consequently, researchers are exploring strategies for the incorporation of online teaching and learning methods. The effectiveness of these strategies and their impact on the students' conceptualization of STEM knowledge, its application, and relevance are continuously being investigated. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2021/987-1613414177.pdf |
DOI | 10.33225/jbse/20.19.1040 |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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