Preliminary communication
Experiences of educational workers in the implementation of distance teaching in the system of vocational and adult education of the Republic of Croatia in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic
Vesna Anđelić
; Agency for Vocational Education and Training
Mario Vučić
; Agency for Vocational Education and Training
Nino Buić
; Agency for Vocational Education and Training
Abstract
The circumstances and impact caused by the Covid-19 epidemic have had an impact on education systems in all countries and at all levels of education from pre-school to higher education (Kim 2020). The new circumstances did not allow for an easy and systematic transition of the education system, but a change in the way of teaching and teaching took place, it can be seen promptly. This fact itself meant a sudden change in all stakeholders in the system who participate in or are responsible for the functioning of the education system of a particular country. In August and November 2020, the Agency for Vocational and Adult Education conducted a survey on the experience, attitudes and needs of educators related to distance learning in the period March - June, during the school year 2019/2020. The research included 1348 educators from secondary vocational schools and adult education institutions, and more than 2/3 of the respondents are teachers who directly participate in the implementation of the teaching process with students / trainees. The results showed that teachers were more successful in distance learning and that, according to self-assessment, they have the appropriate digital competencies to implement this form of teaching, as well as have a high degree of satisfaction with the support they received from the ministry and agency. The obtained results can serve as an excellent basis for further planning of development strategies, and especially for the creation of professional development and other forms of support to teachers in the implementation of distance learning. Special emphasis should be placed on digital pedagogy in working with students and trainees.
Keywords
adult education; Croatia; COVID-19; distance learning; vocational
Hrčak ID:
272380
URI
Publication date:
1.2.2021.
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