Child-Centered home learning for preschool children during the pandemic: Views from school practitioners and parents

Child-Centered home learning for preschool children during the pandemic: Views from school practitioners and parents

• Siu, Angela F. Y. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Ng, Carly K. Y. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Asia Pacific Journal of Education, (0), -, 2022

Routledge

2022

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGE Distance Education

Home Learning Child-centeredness Individualized Learning Family Support Early Childhood Education

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Pre-Primary Education

While online learning has been widely adopted to substitute in-person schooling and sustain children's learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools have implemented offline distance learning instead of depending on technology. This case study documented how offline home learning focusing on child-centredness and authentic learning experiences was implemented through home and school involvement in a typical preschool in Hong Kong. This study aimed at examining the phenomenon of this home learning practice and its effectiveness from the perspectives of school administrators (n = 3), teachers (n = 8), and parents (n = 18). Qualitative data collected from interviews and supplemental school documents revealed that the effective implementation of offline home learning primarily depended on (1) a child-centred approach with individualized learning support and (2) family-based support tailored for diverse families. The findings also suggested that a connection among peers was lacking as a result of social distancing and limits on physical interactions. Based on the findings, implications for further studies and parent education for strengthening competence in home learning are discussed. Copyright © 2022 Routledge.

• English

Journal Articles

• 02188791

• 10.1080/02188791.2022.2118668

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/762d6404

2023-05-08