EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

This study aimed to find the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the teaching-learning process in District Sibi Balochistan. COVID-19 Pandemic disrupted academic activities all over the world. The main objectives of the study were to find the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on student and teacher mental health. It also aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic teaching-learning process, the study also tried to find out the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic student assessment process. Teachers in District Sibi comprised the population of the study. A total of 121 teachers were selected as the sample of this study through a random sampling technique. The questionnaire was used for data collection. It was found that the COVID-19 Pandemic has created stress for teachers and students. It was also determined that the COVID-19 Pandemic has severely affected the teaching-learning process as physical classes were closed. The COVID-19 Pandemic also disturbed the student assessment process as no physical examination was conducted. The result showed that seriously affected student and teacher interaction as physical classes were closed. It is recommended that guidance and counselling facilities may be provided to teachers and students. Besides, internet facilities may be provided on a priority basis to make sure online classes in the future as a result of the pandemic.