Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 infection is considered an international disaster. The second and third waves of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic are ongoing. The universities of most countries of the world are closed to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Many universities of the globe stopped direct classroom teaching, and some started online teaching to minimise the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on education. In this manuscript, an attempt has undertaken to analyse the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on global veterinary medical education. We have conducted a literature search in different databases following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using different keywords to find out peer-reviewed scientific articles about the impact of COVID-19 on veterinary medical education. The literature search generated 17 eligible scientific papers for qualitative analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on veterinary medical education. The COVID-19 pandemic has a severe adverse influence on veterinary medical education. Shifting from direct classroom teaching to online teaching is one of the sweeping impacts. It might be possible to conduct online classes for veterinary medical education. But the supply of electronic devices, motivation to students in self-learning, institutional support etc., are crucial for interactive situated learning of veterinary courses. Research and development of sustainable, worthwhile methods for remote teaching veterinary medical students are essential. Reshaping the veterinary medical education programs using core theory, practical and clinical curricula is crucial for conducting uninterrupted veterinary education programs during current COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Practitioner Notes
- This paper reports on a systematic review for veterinary medical education during COVID-19
- Challenges of veterinary education during COVID-19 included cancellations of exams and rapid shifts to online learning.
- Social media usage increased to proportions representative of addition among university students.
- Access of, and technical support for, educational technologies were a direct challenge to continuity of education.
- The online teaching changes from COVID-19 created reduced motivation for learning in students
Recommended Citation
Islam, M., & Alam, M. (2021). Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on veterinary medical education. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 18(5). https://doi.org/10.53761/1.18.5.14
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