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Learner Centred Education LCE amidst Corona Virus in Selected Secondary Schools in Zambia: Challenges, New Trends and Way Forward

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  • Dr. Oliver Magasu (PhD)

    (Kwame Nkrumah University – Zambia)

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The study focussed on establishing how teachers were using learner centred methods in their teaching amidst the Corona Virus protocols. In doing so, the study investigated the challenges and new trends that have emerged in teaching. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The sample included 40 participants drawn from five selected secondary schools in Kabwe district, Central Province, Zambia, through a non-probability sampling technique. Data was collected through interviews. The key findings were that the pandemic had changed the normal approach to teaching and this had affected the use of learner centred techniques in lessons. Teachers were now using lecture method. Furthermore, the protocols have prompted some teachers to using social media platforms such as WhatsApp groups to give notes and homework in day schools. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others that teachers should find other ways of using learner centred methods in their teaching and at the same time, they should do all it takes to reduce the spread of the pandemic. Furthermore, online teaching should be supported by embracing e-learning platforms that were interactive such as Zoom.

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  • Dr. Oliver Magasu (PhD), 2021. "Learner Centred Education LCE amidst Corona Virus in Selected Secondary Schools in Zambia: Challenges, New Trends and Way Forward," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(09), pages 717-722, September.
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