TITLE:
Reimagining the Impact of COVID-19 on the Namibian Education System: Insights from the Oshana Education Region
AUTHORS:
Moses Chirimbana, Brian Makaka, Lahya L. Nghipandulwa
KEYWORDS:
COVID-19 Pandemic, Namibian Education System, Oshana Education Region, Impact
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.2,
February
28,
2024
ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
the Namibian education system, specifically focusing on the Oshana Education
Region. Sixteen participants, who were purposefully selected from primary and
secondary schools in the region, took part in in-depth face-to-face interviews.
The study utilized an exploratory design, and the collected data was analyzed
thematically. The findings revealed several key themes related to the impact of
the pandemic on the education system, including the disruption of learning,
educational inequalities, academic and occupational challenges, learning loss,
teacher adaptation, infrastructure and resources, and assessment and evaluation
practices. These findings provide valuable insights into the effects of the
pandemic on the education system and highlight areas that require attention and
improvement to ensure a resilient and inclusive educational environment.