Emergency Educational Strategies Implemented in Schools During the COVID-19 Context: A Systematic Review

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https://doi.org/10.22235/pe.v17i2.3838

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educational strategies, COVID-19, primary education, Secondary education

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This systematic review uses the PRISMA methodology to examine educational strategies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to the first half of 2023. The primary objective is to analyze the strategies developed in response to the pandemic, focusing on their impacts, challenges, and opportunities. A total of 67 scientific articles from the Scopus and ERIC databases were reviewed. The findings reveal three main categories of analysis: the first focuses on emergency educational strategies, the second addresses learning barriers and gaps, and the third examines learning loss caused by school closures. This review acknowledges the efforts and achievements of educators who adapted during the pandemic, while also identifying negative effects on the mental health of teachers, families, and students due to lockdowns, as well as the deepening of educational inequalities. The review also highlights society’s lack of preparedness for managing educational crises. Future research is recommended to explore the relationship between implemented strategies, learning loss, and academic outcomes.

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Published

2024-10-31

How to Cite

Quiroga-Acero, F. D. (2024). Emergency Educational Strategies Implemented in Schools During the COVID-19 Context: A Systematic Review . Páginas De Educación, 17(2), e3838. https://doi.org/10.22235/pe.v17i2.3838

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