This paper reports a case study carried out in a lower secondary school in the eastern district o... more This paper reports a case study carried out in a lower secondary school in the eastern district of Bhutan on implementing the “Education in Emergency” program during the closure of schools in 2020 due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic. It investigated teachers’ experiences of how effectively they implemented the “Education in Emergency” (EiE) Programme initiated by the Ministry of Education, Bhutan through various online tools. This study employed a sequential multi-method paradigm starting with the survey of all teachers (n=35), preceded by in-depth semi-structured interviews, observations, and detailed field notes of teachers (n=6) who were purposefully selected based on the survey findings. The study focused on understanding the teachers’ awareness of the change of curriculum, students’ level of preparedness for online learning, support from various stakeholders; school, parents, and Dzongkhag Education Sector, and perceptions of teachers on the special program “Reaching the Unreach...
This study adopted a qualitative method to explore the instructional practices of teachers in thr... more This study adopted a qualitative method to explore the instructional practices of teachers in three primary schools under Thragom cluster, Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. The study was aimed at gaining an understanding of teachers’ beliefs and how their attitude shaped their teaching strategies that impacted students’ learning outcomes. The samples for this study included twelve participants (six teachers and six students) from the three schools. Findings from the study indicated that teachers were well acquainted with 21st-century skills. However, there were disparities between teachers' pedagogical philosophy and actual pedagogical practices involved in the teaching and learning processes. Teachers' teaching styles and behaviors were also found to have a significant impact on student's academic achievement. Students' preferences of learning through ICT-based lessons were found to be effective in improving their understanding.
This study was conducted to find out if there was any effect of the ECCD program in developing fo... more This study was conducted to find out if there was any effect of the ECCD program in developing foundational skills in children prior to their enrollment in the formal education system. The study examined the perceptions of pre-primary teachers of 20 rural and urban schools having ECCD attendees with regard to the effectiveness of the ECCD program on children enrolled in pre-primary grades. The study adopted a mixed methods approach with a sample of pre-primary teachers (n=60) from different schools in the Trashi Yangtse district. The study revealed that ECCD attendees were found to be more competent in a range of school readiness skills and have strong foundations for formal education. The study also indicated that ECCD attendees have a high level of confidence and perform better in academic subjects.
This paper reports a case study carried out in a lower secondary school in the eastern district o... more This paper reports a case study carried out in a lower secondary school in the eastern district of Bhutan on implementing the “Education in Emergency” program during the closure of schools in 2020 due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic. It investigated teachers’ experiences of how effectively they implemented the “Education in Emergency” (EiE) Programme initiated by the Ministry of Education, Bhutan through various online tools. This study employed a sequential multi-method paradigm starting with the survey of all teachers (n=35), preceded by in-depth semi-structured interviews, observations, and detailed field notes of teachers (n=6) who were purposefully selected based on the survey findings. The study focused on understanding the teachers’ awareness of the change of curriculum, students’ level of preparedness for online learning, support from various stakeholders; school, parents, and Dzongkhag Education Sector, and perceptions of teachers on the special program “Reaching the Unreach...
This study adopted a qualitative method to explore the instructional practices of teachers in thr... more This study adopted a qualitative method to explore the instructional practices of teachers in three primary schools under Thragom cluster, Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. The study was aimed at gaining an understanding of teachers’ beliefs and how their attitude shaped their teaching strategies that impacted students’ learning outcomes. The samples for this study included twelve participants (six teachers and six students) from the three schools. Findings from the study indicated that teachers were well acquainted with 21st-century skills. However, there were disparities between teachers' pedagogical philosophy and actual pedagogical practices involved in the teaching and learning processes. Teachers' teaching styles and behaviors were also found to have a significant impact on student's academic achievement. Students' preferences of learning through ICT-based lessons were found to be effective in improving their understanding.
This study was conducted to find out if there was any effect of the ECCD program in developing fo... more This study was conducted to find out if there was any effect of the ECCD program in developing foundational skills in children prior to their enrollment in the formal education system. The study examined the perceptions of pre-primary teachers of 20 rural and urban schools having ECCD attendees with regard to the effectiveness of the ECCD program on children enrolled in pre-primary grades. The study adopted a mixed methods approach with a sample of pre-primary teachers (n=60) from different schools in the Trashi Yangtse district. The study revealed that ECCD attendees were found to be more competent in a range of school readiness skills and have strong foundations for formal education. The study also indicated that ECCD attendees have a high level of confidence and perform better in academic subjects.
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