Managing Pedagogical Skills in Teaching Sociology of Education for Achieving Sustainable Education in the Post Covid Era
*1Bashar, Sa’adu Isa and 2Katami, Nasiru Abubakar
*1&2Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Email: mmbashar1984@gmail.com & katami2012@gmail.com
Abstract
Corona virus has brought about unprecedented changes in the field of education, necessitating a paradigm shift in pedagogical approaches of teaching and learning. This paper x-rays how pedagogical approaches could be effectively managed in teaching sociology of education for achieving a sustainable quality education in post covid era. It also examines the significance and potentials of adopting innovative teaching approaches to better enhance the students' understanding of the sociological aspects of education and promote sustainable educational practices. The paper also highlights the roles of pedagogical approaches in enhancing sustainable education and the role of Sociology of Education in this context. It also explores the theoretical framework for pedagogical approaches in Sociology of Education, as well as various pedagogies in teaching Sociology of Education for promoting sustainable education in the Post Covid Era. The paper wraps up with conclusion and recommended that, teachers of sociology of education should among other things, incorporate experiential learning in teaching, foster critical reflections, promote interdisciplinary approaches, engage with community partners, use technology for active learning, and assess learning outcomes through multiple measures.
Keywords
Management, Pedagogy, Sociology, Education, Sustainable, Quality, Post Covid
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