Pedagogical and Education-Related Measures suggested by the Algerian and British governments for the higher education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic – a comparative study

• Authors: Tarek Assassi , Abdelhak Chenini

Abstracts

EN

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects, not only on public health but also on the global economy, social interactions, and daily life. It has highlighted the importance of global cooperation and the need for more investment in public health and emergency preparedness. The pandemic also exposed weaknesses in many countries’ educational management systems; it has forced many higher education institutions to adopt new teaching and learning methods to minimize the risk of transmission. This resulted in the need for comparative studies to evaluate the effectiveness of different pedagogical responses and to find a common ground on the most effective practices and responses that would help higher education institutions better prepare for similar challenges in the future. The present study provides a comparative study and outcomes through a record of the pedagogical responses by higher education authorities in two completely different contexts (Algeria and the UK). The authors of the paper beforehand adopted a desktop analysis approach through valid and first-hand reliable sources like government and university official releases. This research methodology would involve a systematic and rigorous approach to data collection and analysis to ensure the reliability and validity of the research findings. Through coding and thematic analysis of the collected data, the researchers concluded that the efficiency of the responses and decisions adopted by higher education institutions varied depending on a range of factors such as the institution's resources, infrastructure, and student population. However, the pandemic highlighted the need for agile and serious responses to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the campus community.

Keywords

EN

Coronavirus; COVID-19; Higher Education; Risk Management; Pandemic; Preventive Measures; Risk Assessment

• Publisher: Academicus. International Scientific Journal publishing house
• Journal: Academicus. International Scientific Journal
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 29

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

author

Tarek Assassi

• Mohamed Khider University, Biskra, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0000000235141941

author

Abdelhak Chenini

• Mohamed Khider University, Biskra, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0009000680727948

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Identifiers

DOI

10.7336/academicus.2024.29.04

Biblioteka Nauki

23589219