Learning Online Preparedness during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand
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The objective of this academic paper is to guide and inspire Human Resource Management, School Leaders and Teachers to innovate practical solutions for issues in eLearning efficiency during the current COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on failures learnt from the past. A literature review was conducted to determine the state of pre-COVID19 eLearning in Thailand with regards to ICT, teacher training, student performance and pedagogy successes and failures. The particular focus is on identification of the approaches used by management concerning training, perceived barriers, and resistance to change in the transition of Thai schools to blended learning. The findings revealed that during the pandemic there was some progress in the areas of teacher collaboration, exploratory lesson design, the use of active learning, and sensitivity to student learning styles. However, there remain significant issues regarding the delivery of teacher training, teaching methodology and needs analysis. The paper concluded with a summary of recommendations for Human Resource management, school leaders and teachers based on the competency gaps identified in the research to prepare the Thai education system for successful transition to a flexible system of blended eLearning to cope with the long-term effects of COVID-19.
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ทัศนะและความคิดเห็นที่ปรากฏในบทความในวารสาร ถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนบทความนั้น และไม่ถือเป็นทัศนะและความรับผิดชอบของกองบรรณาธิการ ยินยอมว่าบทความเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวารสาร
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