10. DDL- Distance Education for Young Learners during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Parents’ Perspectives

• In Event: Gallery Walk
  In Poster Session: Welcome+Gallery Walk

Short Description

Parents' perspectives and attitudes significantly influence young learners' education, especially in distance learning. Distance education has become a new norm as the worldwide pandemic interrupts daily life. This proposal reviews parental perspectives on distance education for young learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal four patterns of parental attitudes. Strategies for teacher-parent partnerships and social and emotional enhanced course design are proposed for young learners in online environments.

Authors

• Presenter: Jing Song, Purdue University

• Presenter: Adrie Koehler, Purdue University