Pedagogy in Higher Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic A Review

Abstract

To reduce the learning loss caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutes of all levels have shifted to online teaching-learning mode on an emergency basis. This unplanned, rapid transition has created different challenges for all the stakeholders. This  review paper highlights the pedagogy challenges and experiences considering two novel practices for university teachers: teaching using digital platforms and Teaching from Home (TFH). To accomplish the purpose, the researchers has made a review of pertinent literature that came up during the pandemic and dealt with the question of pedagogy of the university teachers of different countries. The adoption of virtual education has been hurdled by poor infrastructure, lack of preparedness, low motivation, absence of student interaction, and the teachers' mental stress. On the other hand, TFH has affected the university teachers' work-life balance, work  environment, and physical and psychological health. The findings can help the teachers teach more efficiently by intervening in the problems. The study will also provide insights to the policymakers to utilize the opportunities this virtual education and TFH has created and make preparations for future crisis management.