Remote teaching and learning

A comparative study of Pakistani and Brazilian situations during covid-19

Authors

  • Amna Gohar Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Mike Ceriani de Oliveira Gomes Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", UNESP
  • Alonso Bezerra de Carvalho Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Carlos da Fonseca Brandão Universidade Estadual Paulista

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24840/esc.vi63.446

Keywords:

Covid-19, Educational setup, Pakistani and Brazilian contexts

Abstract

The pandemic has caused high global inequities in the educational system; consequently, all educational institutions were closed immediately, and the teaching-learning process was moved online. This study proposes a reflection based on a comparison of remote teaching in high schools in Pakistan and Brazil. In addition, this study analyses opportunities and challenges faced by educational institutions during remote learning, such as the use and access of digital technologies, digital training, and internet facilities for online learning. This research has a bibliographical and documental analysis of available online literature, official websites, and news about education management in both countries. The study concludes with observations on the dynamics and similarities of the educational setup between Pakistan and remote learning, as well as possible challenges to be considered and interest groups involved in educational management.

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Author Biographies

Amna Gohar, Universidade Estadual Paulista

São Paulo State University (UNESP), Marília – SP – Brazil. Doctoral student in the Postgraduate  Program in Education; Master in Education by University of Peshawar (UPESH), Pakistan.

Alonso Bezerra de Carvalho, Universidade Estadual Paulista

São Paulo State University (UNESP), Marília – SP – Brazil. Professor of the Department of Didactics and the Postgraduate Program in Education. Doctorate in Education (USP).

Carlos da Fonseca Brandão, Universidade Estadual Paulista

São Paulo State University (UNESP), Marília – SP – Brazil. Professor of the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Educational Studies and the Postgraduate Program in Education. Doctorate in Education (UNESP).

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Published

2022-12-13

How to Cite

Gohar, A., Mike Ceriani de Oliveira Gomes, Bezerra de Carvalho, A., & da Fonseca Brandão, C. (2022). Remote teaching and learning: A comparative study of Pakistani and Brazilian situations during covid-19. Educação, Sociedade & Culturas, (63), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.24840/esc.vi63.446

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