South Africa: Online Learning Is an Opportunity to Meet the Needs of Struggling Students

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As many have observed, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many challenges that students face at school and higher education institutions. In South Africa, these relate particularly to inequalities arising from students' diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These inequalities account for the learning barriers and inability to learn effectively.

Contributing to ineffective learning, research conducted in South Africa showed that a total of 97% of educators never or seldom use a flexible curriculum and extra time to accommodate the diverse learning needs of students.

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