Challenges and Strategies for Reopening Universities Amidst the Pandemic
Explore the reaction of universities to the pandemic, current status on reopening, and the readiness assessment for a safe return. Discover the adaptation, flexibility, protocols, and plans in place for phased reopening and blended learning approaches.
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Introduction to Reopening of Introduction to Reopening of Universities Universities Dr Sylvia CC Mkandawire Project Manager, ACE Impact Association of African Universities 20thOctober 2020
SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES REACTION TO SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES REACTION TO THE PANDEMIC THE PANDEMIC Universities closed down for an average period of 3 8 months depending on country guidelines During the closure faculty were expected to remain in their residences except those in essential services All travels abroad were suspended (airports and borders closed) most International students were confined in hostels while observing preventive measures & supported with health preventive essentials Students encouraged to continue self-learning, taking advantage of online teaching materials and seminars conducted online. Students undertaking research and in write-up stage continued their engagements on virtual platforms
CURRENT STATUS ON UNIVERSITY REOPENING CURRENT STATUS ON UNIVERSITY REOPENING Respective governments issued re-opening guidelines some of which were aligned to AU, UNESCO and WB reopening strategies Partial Re-opening in some countries only students at final stages of their studies on campus to complete the academic year so new enrollment can fully take place in 2021 Full re-opening Ministries of Education provide standards and institutions required to through assessment to be granted full reopening permission Assessment methods are being reviewed to fit the pandemic limitations Teaching is being digitized and students and faculty supported to facilitate online teaching and learning; Hybrid/ blended learning (face to face and online learning) in progress to respond to social distancing measures (regional students joining lessons online and locals do f2f) Development of new online content and review of existing online content & Assembling of necessary equipment for online teaching Faculty capacity building on teaching online
Self- assessment of readiness to reopen Safety first Summary from the Summary from the country round country round table discussions table discussions Adaptation and Flexibility University Protocols / Plans for reopening Phased / Rotational Schedules? Exam Classes Who must be resident Who cannot learn online prioritization and parallel approach
