Education Amidst Pandemic: A Meta-Study on Parents Experiences

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic affected the educational system. The education framework adapted the situation by changing from traditional to distance learning. Parents faced challenges and difficulties with the demands of the new normal in education. This study aims to find out the experiences of parents in supporting their children’s education during pandemic. This is a qualitative meta-analysis research. Meta-study design was used in analyzing research findings and processes concerning parents’ experiences in supporting their children’s education during pandemic. Five published research articles were selected based on a selection criteria and were systematically reviewed. Meta-data, meta-method, and meta-theory were presented based on the analysis of the studies. It was found out that parents’ struggles include disruption of schedule, inadequate skills to support learning, and financial difficulties