Reimagining Pedagogical Practices in Teenage Science Education: A Post-COVID-19 Perspective

Abstract

The global landscape of educational provision has witnessed a momentous turning point with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The "emergency remote teaching" responses have revealed a remarkable educational gap for teenagers and spurred the demand for advanced pedagogical methods and disruptive remote learning technologies. Focusing on scientific research education, this study examines teenagers' receptivity to online scientific research education, evaluates their preferences for new educational platforms post-epidemic, and explores the future potential and importance of scientific research education. Utilizing survey data from 600 Chinese and American teenage students enrolled with ZY Education Technology Co., Ltd. between 2019 and 2022, we evaluate the influence of the COVID-19 epidemic and technological advancements on shifts in science education. In this dynamic market, we outline potential strategic directions for education firms and highlight the challenges in this specific sector of modern education. This study highlights the increasing demand for science education reform in the post-pandemic era to align advanced teaching methods with students' inherent interests and the utilization of advanced digital technology.