Cited by 445Education during COVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsE-Learning and COVID-19

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Learning loss during Covid-19: An early systematic review

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Abstract

With Covid-19 having caused significant disruption to the global education system, researchers are beginning to become concerned with the impact that this has had on student learning progress and, in particular, whether learning loss has been experienced. To evaluate this, the authors conducted a thorough analysis of recorded learning loss evidence documented between March 2020 and March 2021. This systematic review aims to consolidate available data and to document what has been reported in the literature. Given the novelty of the subject, eight studies were identified; seven of these found evidence of student learning loss among at least some of the participants while one of the seven also found instances of learning gains in a particular subgroup. The remaining study found increased learning gains in their participants. Additionally, four of the studies observed increases in inequality where certain demographics of students experienced learning losses more significant than others. It is determined that further research is needed to increase the quantity of studies produced, their geographical focus, and the numbers of students they observe.

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    The learning losses reported in the included studies are attributable to Covid-19 school disruptions rather than other factors.

    “Covid-19-related student learning loss”
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    The findings of the included studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

    “the early findings of seven studies provide evidence of experienced learning losses”
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    The included studies' measures of learning loss are comparable enough to be synthesized.

    “These observed losses are occurring across a range of subjects, grade levels, and geographical regions.”
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Authors
Donnelly, R., & Patrinos, H. A.
Affiliations
  • University of Ottawa (CA)
  • World Bank (US)
Corresponding author
Patrinos, Harry Anthony
Venue
PROSPECTS
Published
2021-11-10
Volume
51
Issue
4
Pages
601-609
ISSN
  • 0033-1538 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-9090
OpenAlex
W3160694446
Cited by
445
References
16
Citations by year
2026: 44 · 2025: 69 · 2024: 107 · 2023: 135 · 2022: 80 · 2021: 9
FWCI
20.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Prospects (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Social Sciences › Education › E-Learning and COVID-19
Keywords
learning loss, COVID-19 pandemic, student learning progress, educational disruption, learning gains, educational inequality, student demographics, school closures

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