Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on science teaching and facilitation of practical activities in Irish schools
Issue 13 | Page 59 | Published Aug 2021
Description
This research explores the impact of the COVID-19 crisis school closures on the teaching and learning of science, with a focus on practical activities. In Ireland, practical activities and investigations are a curricular requirement. Findings from a survey carried out with primary and secondary teachers indicated the negative impact of the school closures on science learning and decreased facilitation of practical activities.
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