SCHOOLS LOCKDOWN AND ITS IMPLICATION ON SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA IN RIVERS STATE

Authors

  • Winner Kudos Inim Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, Author
  • Umeh, Onyinye Maureen Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, Author

Keywords:

Consequences; Lockdown; Secondary Education; Covid-19; Rivers State

Abstract

The consequence of school lockdown on secondary education in Rivers State is a major concern to education stakeholders. The study which was carried out using 160 students from senior secondary schools in River State showed that majority of the students are willing to return to school after the lockdown. It was revealed that students during the lockdown have been occupied through online learning and part time jobs. The study also showed that students look forward to a switch to digital teaching and learning after school lockdown as well as a review of educational schedules. It was concluded that the lockdown has had several academic implications on students and a review of academic calendar in schools was recommended

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2025-05-30

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