Midwifery lecturers’ reflections of midwifery education during covid-19 in ireland

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption to midwifery education. Traditional approaches to teaching and assessment have been transformed. Creative thinking is required to ensure a positive and caring virtual learning environment is maintained. Collegiality and human kindness have never been so important. The long-term effects of COVID-19 for undergraduate midwifery education remains to be seen. The pandemic may represent a catalyst for the transformation of midwifery education in the future. © 2021, All4Holdings Ltd. All rights reserved.