To learn at home, kids need more than just teaching materials. Their brain must also adapt to the context
Research during the first phase of remote teaching in Victoria reported some students found the workload “too high”, missed interactions with peers, felt their thinking ability was impaired, and reported a difficulty coping with study and life more generally. All these factors impact on students’ sense of well-being. While learning remotely, some children experienced heightened anxiety, stress and other emotional reactions such as depression. These reactions are not always a response to the teaching itself. Generally, schools and teachers took care to prepare relevant, appropriate lea...