Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges and opportunities to higher education institutions all over the world. This paper adds to the growing literature on new perspectives in education amidst the global pandemic. It discusses challenges and opportunities in the context of a local higher education institution. Inputs from teaching and non-teaching personnel were considered. Documentary analysis of proposed transition plans and actions plans from the different departments of the college was made. Recommendations to address these challenges were presented, which served as a basis in the formulation of a transition program in upgrading/sustaining quality education in a local college attuned to the needs of the times.
Highlights
On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Data from UNESCO show that in April 2020, 192 countries mandated nationwide closure that resulted in the interruption of learning for about 1.58 billion learners (91.4 percent of total enrolled learners)
The pandemic was officially acknowledged as a national emergency when the national government declared an enhanced community quarantine throughout the Luzon area in March 2020
Summary
On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). One of the most highly hit sectors is the education sector, with the closure of schools in every part of the world. Data from UNESCO show that in April 2020, 192 countries mandated nationwide closure that resulted in the interruption of learning for about 1.58 billion learners (91.4 percent of total enrolled learners). As a result of these closures, almost all education systems were prompted to deploy distance learning solutions. The pandemic was officially acknowledged as a national emergency when the national government declared an enhanced community quarantine throughout the Luzon area in March 2020. All schools were ordered closed to keep students safe in their homes
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