An analytical study on integration of pedagogy and technology in secondary science classes of India during COVID-19.

This study examines the importance of integration of pedagogy and technology in secondary science classroom of India in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers in this study focused on four types schools. Twenty-two teachers and eighty students have taken part in this research. Looking to the COVID-19 situation data is generated through telephonic contacts, e-mails and Google meets. Researchers used a mixed method and followed qualitative as well as quantitative data analysis. According to teachers from all four kinds of schools, technology is a necessary instrument for advancing education in the COVID-19 period. According to the study, factors influencing effective pedagogy and technology integration include necessary infrastructure, technical support, teacher training, supportive school management, skilled and motivated teachers etc. Integration of ICT with pedagogy makes learning engaging and entertaining. It encourages inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning, creative and critical thinking among students. It provides opportunity for students to receive materials in multiple formats like videos audio recordings, text materials etc. Though it facilitates individualized student paced learning, satisfying needs of diverse learners, but still not every sort of school uses the same technology. Poor attendance, face to face interaction, poor interconnectivity, health problems for teachers and students, are some of the obstacles encountered during online classes. In the light of 4th generation industrial revolution education system is going to be changed to adapt technological interventions in education. So, the educators and teachers need to be fully prepared to accept, learn and adapt the upcoming technological advancements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]