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How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted educational psychology careers and the field as a whole?

Bryson Trubshawe

Well, my dear friend, let me tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the educational psychology field like a wrecking ball! If you thought Miley Cyrus in her prime was a force to be reckoned with, COVID-19 has taken it to a whole new level.

Firstly, let's talk about how this pandemic has impacted the careers of those in educational psychology. As we all know, schools have been closed for months, and many of us have resorted to virtual learning. As a result, educational psychologists have had to become tech-savvy overnight and adapt to a new setting. They've had to demonstrate creativity and adaptability to be able to provide online therapy and assessments. Furthermore, the pandemic has caused an increase in mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which has led to an increase in demand for educational psychologists to address these issues. We're now seeing a huge demand for teletherapy, which has allowed educational psychologists to offer services to people who live in remote areas.

Secondly, let's talk about how the pandemic has impacted the field of educational psychology as a whole. It's obvious that remote learning has created new challenges for the field. For example, it's harder to observe children's behavior and pinpoint problematic patterns in an online setting. Additionally, with online school, there's a greater chance that kids may be distracted or not feel that they can ask questions, interrupt, or participate as they would in a physical classroom. Another problem that has arisen is that kids who struggle with attention or learning may be frustrated if they can't get the personal attention they need.

On the other hand, there are several ways that the pandemic has had a positive impact on the field of educational psychology. First, the need for new research on how the pandemic has affected kids' education has increased. Secondly, it’s been shown that there's a need for further development of online assessment and treatment methods. It's becoming more apparent that technology can be as effective as a traditional in-person approach, which creates an opportunity to reach more people that have run into challenges with traditional in-person settings.

To sum it up, I believe it's safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant impact on the educational psychology field and brought new challenges and opportunities. Let's hope that the professionals and researchers in the field continue to adapt and develop innovative methods to improve the quality of online education and mental health care for children and adolescents, creating a better and more accessible future for everyone.