The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on preschool children’s learning and development

This study examines the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on preschool children’s learning and development from teachers’ perspectives. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 29 preschool teachers when schools were reopened in Turkey. The analysis of the interviews shows that the...

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Published in:SN Social Sciences 2023-08, Vol.3 (9), Article 143
Main Author: Gelir, Iskender
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
Linguistics
Original Paper
Psychology
Social Sciences
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Summary:This study examines the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on preschool children’s learning and development from teachers’ perspectives. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 29 preschool teachers when schools were reopened in Turkey. The analysis of the interviews shows that there are both positive and negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on children. The results indicate that children’s self-care skills develop during the lock down, and that children feel that they have responsibilities for adhering to the pandemic rules. However, the negative effects of the pandemic on children might be long-lasting and result in a regression children’s cognitive development. The study indicates that teachers adapt their teaching methods (e.g., from group-based to one-to-one teaching) to the pandemic rules. The study highlights the importance of socialisation for children’s learning and development.
ISSN:2662-9283
2662-9283
DOI:10.1007/s43545-023-00736-1