What is it about?
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown some big challenges at the education system, especially because of lockdowns and social distancing. Teachers quickly had to switch to online learning and, after some time, found ways to adapt. They used a mix of creative strategies to deal with the limits of virtual classrooms. Keeping students motivated, productive, and engaged has become the top priority with these new teaching tools. This pandemic also highlighted the need for microbiology to be a key part of school subjects, giving everyone a better understanding of how important microbes are in our daily lives.
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Why is it important?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that microbiology—understanding microbes and how they affect health—is essential knowledge that should be part of every student's education.
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The pandemic demonstrated the relevance of microbiology in understanding public health, the spread of disease, and the role of microbes in everyday life, suggesting that this area of study should be a core part of education moving forward.
Manuel Sanchez
Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
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This page is a summary of: Teaching microbiology in times of plague, International Microbiology, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10123-021-00179-9.
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