Effects on higher schooling processes: an approach to the educational scenario in times of social distancing

Keywords: Pandemic; Flipped classroom; Social distancing; Higher Education

Abstract

The year 2020 marked the memory of all humanity due to the social distancing caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the repercussions have been catastrophicand the educational field has been no exception, leading to an unprecedented challenge: go from face-to-face to virtual modalities. This study aims to identify the effect of the strategies implemented in higher education institutions, in response to this unexpected scenario of health contingency from March 2020 to January 2021. The flipped classroom method and the new information and communication technologies have become important in virtual teaching. The methodology used is a mixed approach with a descriptive scope, and a non-experimental cross-sectional design. An analysis was performed on the strategies implemented by four institutions (three public and one private) located in San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico. The sample was based on 134 students; and two instruments were applied to collect data: the identification card of own creation and the work stress test, adapted from the questionnaire on psychosomatic problems. Adaptation to the new normal, self-perception of anxiety, academic performance and consolidation of learning were identified.

Author Biographies

Jaqueline Gudalupe Guerrero Ceh, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche (UACAM), México
Post-doctorate in innovation and quality in development education, Doctorate in Educational Sciences, Master's in Gerontology, Master's in Higher Education, Bachelor's in Literature. Publication of articles and book chapters, Direction of Doctorate and Undergraduate Thesis, Full-time research professor at the Autonomous University of Campeche.

 

José Francisco Duarte Méndez, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas (UVA), México
Docente-investigador en la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas (UVA), México, desde el 2016 hasta la actualidad. Se desempeña en asesoramiento de proyectos de investigación. Realiza investigación y gestión en temas acerca de servicios geronto-geriatricos. 

 

Diana Eugenia Moguel Ruz, Instituto Campechano (INSTCAMP), México
He studied Biochemical Engineering with a specialty in food, as well as a master's degree in Pedagogy. He has 27 years of experience as a group teacher at the upper secondary and higher levels. For 18 years, she has been working at the Benemérito Campechano Institute at the School of Gastronomy as a full-time professor, also belonging to the Research and Postgraduate area of ​​the IC.
José Luis Canto Ramírez, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (UPN), México
Graduate in Psychology FES-ZARAGOZA, UNAM. Master in Pedagogy at UPN- AJUSCO. Doctor of Education, UPN-Ajusco. PRODEP profile. SEP-UPN. Mexico. Full Time C Full Time Professor. With 30 years of teaching experience and thesis supervision in Bachelor, Master and Doctorate programs. Co-author of two books. He has advised theses of License, Master and Doctorate. With publication of several articles in various Institutions of Higher Education. He has participated in national and international conferences. His lines of research are: Teacher Training, Diversity, Complexity and Metacognition - Multidisciplinary, ICT, Didactics, Evaluation.
Martín Mauricio Breton de la Loza, Universidad Autónoma de Morelos (UAEM), México
PhD in projects, Master in nutrition and dietetics. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, Bachelor of Nutrition. Administrative Director of the Center for Nutritional and Health Assessment. Certification Project management for results (PM4R) International Federation of Physical Education (FIEP). Publication of scientific articles and presentation of papers at national and international conferences.
Published
2021-11-30
How to Cite
Guerrero Ceh, J. G., Duarte Méndez, J. F., Moguel Ruz, D. E., Canto Ramírez, J. L., & Breton de la Loza, M. M. (2021). Effects on higher schooling processes: an approach to the educational scenario in times of social distancing. Higher Education and Society Journal (ESS), 33(2), 92-123. https://doi.org/10.54674/ess.v33i2.423