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Demographic analysis of difficulties related to remote education in Poland from the perspective of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Korzycka, Magdalena; Bójko, Martyna; Radiukiewicz, Katarzyna; Dzielska, Anna; Nalecz, Hanna; Kleszczewska, Dorota; Malkowska-Szkutnik, Agnieszka; Fijalkowska, Anna.
  • Korzycka M; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Bójko M; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Radiukiewicz K; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Dzielska A; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Nalecz H; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Kleszczewska D; Foundation of the Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Malkowska-Szkutnik A; Faculty of Education, University of Warsaw, Poland.
  • Fijalkowska A; Department of Cardiology, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland.
Ann Agric Environ Med ; 28(1): 149-157, 2021 Mar 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1156232
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND

OBJECTIVE:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all schools in Poland were closed and obliged to conduct lessons remotely. The aim of the study is to present the demographic analysis of difficulties with remote learning, as perceived by students during coronavirus pandemic in Poland. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

In April 2020, a nationwide online survey was conducted among adolescents aged 11-18 (N=2408). Quantitative and qualitative data were used. Teenagers were asked about the problems connected with remote learning. In order to examine the overall level of remote learning difficulties, a scale of remote learning difficulties (RLD) was devised (range 0-23 points). Differences connected with gender, age and place of residence were analysed.

RESULTS:

More than a half of the teenagers surveyed rated the increased demands from teachers as a major problem. This answer appeared statistically more often among girls than boys (59.6% v. 53.2%). Almost every third adolescent saw the lack of consultation (31.6%) as a significant problem. Difficulties related to learning in the remote system were most often described as considerable by the oldest students (17-18-years-old) and those living in rural areas. The big problem for them was usually much higher requirements of teachers and poor organization of distance learning. The mean level on the scale of remote learning burden was M=11.9 (SD=7.1). Technical difficulties and insufficient skills in using software constituted additional problems most frequently mentioned by students.

CONCLUSIONS:

There is a need to pay particular attention to organizing appropriate technical conditions for remote learning, especially in rural areas, where students have complained more often than in cities about equipment and problems with access to the Internet during the pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teaching / Education, Distance / Internet Access / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ann Agric Environ Med Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Aaem

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teaching / Education, Distance / Internet Access / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ann Agric Environ Med Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Aaem