Parents’ Perception of Online Enrichment Classes During COVID-19: Challenges and Scope
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58966/JCM2023212Keywords:
COVID-19, Online enrichment classes, Social media, Parents’ perception, Survey, Skill development.Abstract
Social media usage and online learning for education has increased because of COVID-19. The purpose of the paper is to investigate how parents feel about the increase in online enrichment programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the part that social media played in it. The data was gathered, and the study objectives were analyzed using the online survey. A survey of 100 parents was completed in total. By encouraging learning and encouraging students to be active participants, the use of social media by higher education institutions positively impacts the educational process. There were also some challenges found in the teaching and learning process. The physical closure caused a quick transition to remote learning, which gave parents and guardians more responsibility for their children’s education. It is important to investigate parents’ interactions with their children during remote learning because they are one of the key participants in the educational process. Parents have shown keen interest in enrolling their children in online enrichment classes like chess, rubric cube, dance, arts and craft, among others. Learning objectives based on socialization, interpersonal interactions, and interpersonal problem-solving require special consideration. Young learners participate in play-based learning and pick up skills like taking turns, cooperating in groups, and forming good relationships with peers. The study will be significant in analyzing the role of social media in promoting enrichment classes and how effective were these online classes. These interactions and learning activities, specific to the lower grades, need connections with classmates. There is
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