Understanding home education in the context of COVID-19 lockdown

Abstract

The COVID-19 lockdown has impacted many aspects of our lives. In particular, children have experienced a rapid change in the way in which education has been delivered. In this study we aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on educational delivery from the perspective of parents. As seen within the emerging literature in relation to COVID-19 and education from across the globe, this study indicates the variability of experience across children of different ages and different demographic groups, e.g. socio-economic status, maternal education. Lessons to be learned from this exceptional period for potential future restrictions are discussed.

Keywords:

• COVID-19
• home education
• resources

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by Ulster University [grant number N/A].

Notes on contributors

Abbie Cahoon

Dr Abbie Cahoon is a developmental psychologist with particular interest in environmental influences on mathematical development.

Shauna McGill

Dr Shauna McGill is an expert in primary mathematics education with specific interest in the use of technology in the classroom.

Victoria Simms

Dr Victoria Simms is a developmental psychologist with expertise in mathematical cognition.