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Meaningful Learning Experiences in Everyday Life During Pandemics. A Qualitative Study
Irene González-Ceballos1, Montserrat Palma1, Josep Maria Serra1
1Department of Psychology, Institute of Educational Research, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 24, 2021
Summary
Adolescents engaged in diverse meaningful learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing both formal and informal settings. Digital tools and social interactions significantly supported their everyday learning journeys at home and school.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global educational crisis, necessitating remote learning and physical distancing.
- Adolescents' daily lives and learning processes were significantly impacted by these unprecedented circumstances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the meaningful learning experiences of adolescents in their everyday lives during the pandemic.
- To analyze the ecological context (what, how, where, who with) of these learning experiences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 11 adolescents who kept weekly journals of their learning experiences.
- Content analysis was performed on 72 identified meaningful learning experiences.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of personal and conceptual learning, encompassing both formal and informal activities.
- Identified the crucial roles of peers, teachers, and solitary learning, alongside the use of digital technologies.
- Highlighted the importance of social support in the learning process.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents demonstrated a wide spectrum of learning activities, integrating school and home environments.
- Meaningful learning during the pandemic was multifaceted, influenced by social interactions, technology, and diverse settings.
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