Developing a COVID-19 impact assessment model for the education sector
Purpose – This study aims to develop an impact assessment model that can be used by educational institutions to investigate the effect of Covid-19 on the performance of students and educators. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic literature review was used to identify the models used to assess...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Emerald Publishing
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Quality Education for All |
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| Online Access: | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QEA-08-2024-0075/full/pdf |
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| Summary: | Purpose – This study aims to develop an impact assessment model that can be used by educational institutions to investigate the effect of Covid-19 on the performance of students and educators. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic literature review was used to identify the models used to assess the impact of Covid-19 in the education sector. Most of these models used structural equation modelling (SEM), and hence, the developed conceptual model was based on SEM. The model was validated through a pilot study conducted in Zimbabwe’s education system. Questionnaires were sent to different educational institutions, and 69 responses were obtained, and they were analysed utilising SMART PLS 4. Findings – The models in the literature are all different and hence create confusion in finding the best model to use. The authors developed a standard measurement model with lockdown, curfew, online learning and performance latent variables. The pilot study results indicated that curfew, lockdown and online learning affect performance. Research limitations/implications – The study focused on developing a measurement model for the education sector; however, this model cannot be used for other industries, such as manufacturing and agriculture, without further research. Originality/value – The models in the literature concentrated more on online learning. This study included lockdown and curfew, as they cannot be left out when examining the effects of Covid-19. This allows educational institutions to fully examine the impacts of Covid-19 on the performance of students and educators. |
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| ISSN: | 2976-9310 |