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. 2021 Jan;37(1):3-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2020.10.009. Epub 2020 Oct 23.

Parasitology Education Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abdul Jabbar  1 , Charles G Gauci  2 , Clare A Anstead  2
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Parasitology Education Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abdul Jabbar et al. Trends Parasitol. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted parasitology curricula worldwide, which is expected to lead to the reshaping of parasitology education. Here, we share our experiences of remote teaching and learning of veterinary parasitology and discuss opportunities offered by remote teaching during COVID-19 lockdowns, enabling the development of interactive online parasitology courses.

Keywords: asynchronous learning; online; parasitology; synchronous learning; teaching.

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Model for Online Learning of Parasitology. Flow diagram of combined asynchronous and synchronous remote learning methods, where the former allows independent learning online or offline, and the latter involves real-time teaching and learning encounters. The learning methods are preceded by setting clear intended learning outcomes (ILOs) and conclude by selecting and completing online assessment options that align with the subject/course ILOs.
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