Overview
of the projects completed by the Research Unit at the DRLLE
Lifelong Learning: Research on
learners’ opinions of the quality of Lifelong Learning Courses
This research aim is:
- To explore learners’ views and opinions of the quality
of Lifelong Learning courses with a view to improve on the quality and
provision of the said courses in order to attract more people to enroll in
these courses.
The study is to be carried out with
all students enrolled in Lifelong Learning courses during academic year
2019/2020.
Project ended: June 2021
Publications from this research project:
Vassallo, J., Zammit, N., et al. (2021) ‘Digital adult education:
The impact of transitioning from in-class to emergency remote learning’, Malta
Journal of Education, 2(1), pp. 274–294.
Available here.
Engagement with Online Learning
This study
aims are:
- To understand how students and the adults who care for
them adapted to Online Learning while schools were closed to reduce the spread
of COVID-19 (i.e. from March 13 2020 to end June 2020).
The study is based on a 15-minute
anonymous questionnaire in both English and Maltese distributed to students and
their parents.
Project ended: June 2021
Publications from this research project:
Vassallo, J., Doublet Meagher, G. L., et al. (2021) ‘Students’
and parents’ perspectives on emergency e-learning in kindergarten and
compulsory education’, Malta Journal of Education, 2(1), pp. 167–196.
Available here.
The Impact
of Directive 13 on Workers and Work Standards within the Ministry for
Education and Employment
This study aims are:
- To evaluate the effects of the sharp rise in telework among MEDE
employees during the COVID-19 pandemic brought about by Directive 13 on their
working conditions and the operation of MEDE.
- To analyze the advantages and challenges that telework brings about in
view of the Public Service’s commitment to move towards remote working.
- To provide recommendations for the improvement of the utilization of
telework.
The study
is based on a survey carried out with a sample of workers at Malta’s Ministry
for Education and Employment (MEDE), namely those who work in offices located
in Floriana and Ħamrun
Project
ended: June 2020