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Using educational transitions to estimate learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures: The case of Complementary Basic Education in Ghana

Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
Title
Using educational transitions to estimate learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures: The case of Complementary Basic Education in Ghana
Abstract
Learning loss is expected for millions of children who have been out of school as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, it is uncertain how much learning will be lost and how wide the gaps may be for disadvantaged children. This paper uses a unique longitudinal dataset to estimate learning loss during a three-month transition from Complementary Basic Education to government schools in Ghana. Our results show an average learning loss of 66 % of previous learning gains in foundational numeracy during this transition period. More importantly, we estimate widening gaps in learning loss according to lack of home learning support, as well as lack of home learning resources. Our results have implications for the provision of learning activities and support at home, not just during current school closures due to COVID-19, but also during transitions between academic years.
Publication
International Journal of Educational Development
Volume
82
Pages
102377
Date
2021-04-01
Journal Abbr
International Journal of Educational Development
Language
en
ISSN
0738-0593
Short Title
Using educational transitions to estimate learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures
Accessed
07/01/2023, 20:46
Library Catalogue
ScienceDirect
Citation
Sabates, R., Carter, E., & Stern, J. M. B. (2021). Using educational transitions to estimate learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures: The case of Complementary Basic Education in Ghana. International Journal of Educational Development, 82, 102377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102377