Education in emergencies - the spread of epidemics (COVID-19 as a model) A study on the beginning of some countries' response to the Corona crisis

Abstract

The research paper aimed to define mechanisms for activating education in emergencies in epidemic outbreaks - Corona Virus as a model, reviewing the most prominent educational experiences of countries in dealing with Corona virus, and proposing recommendations for continuing education in epidemic outbreaks. The study used the descriptive approach, and reached a set of results, the most prominent of which are: weak state readiness for education in emergencies, the full transition to distance education and e-learning, and weak assessment methods. The study also recommended several recommendations, including: establishing a disaster management center, including materials from the post-crisis study plan to be taught in the form of distance education, training students in self-learning skills, training teachers to diversify assessment methods, and increasing tests based on critical thinking and analysis skills.