COVID-19 is an extreme and effective representation of the consequences that a school’s lockdown forced by pandemics or environmental disasters (like floods) could have on students: it contributes to a learning loss, which can eventually increase dropout rates among most disadvantaged students. Teachers can also be affected and diminish their motivation to teach. This scenario may lead to a sizeable loss in terms of economic perspectives and to an increase of inequalities. The chapter provides an estimate of the impact of the learning loss in Italy, an exercise that is replicable for each country depending on the length of the school stop. Then, we discuss some possible evidence-based solutions to address the learning loss and the increase in dropout risk, to overcome students and teachers’ loss of motivation, and to enhance parents’ collaboration.
How to Fight Against Drop Out and Demotivation in Crisis Context: Some Insights and Examples from Italy
Cucco B.;Romano B
2021-01-01
Abstract
COVID-19 is an extreme and effective representation of the consequences that a school’s lockdown forced by pandemics or environmental disasters (like floods) could have on students: it contributes to a learning loss, which can eventually increase dropout rates among most disadvantaged students. Teachers can also be affected and diminish their motivation to teach. This scenario may lead to a sizeable loss in terms of economic perspectives and to an increase of inequalities. The chapter provides an estimate of the impact of the learning loss in Italy, an exercise that is replicable for each country depending on the length of the school stop. Then, we discuss some possible evidence-based solutions to address the learning loss and the increase in dropout risk, to overcome students and teachers’ loss of motivation, and to enhance parents’ collaboration.
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