LBEF RESEARCH JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Author(s):Shourabha Ratna Shakya, Dr. Pradeep Karn

Abstract:The research investigates the digitalization of Montessori education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the scenario of Montessori schools in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The study aims to assess the contribution of technological infrastructure, digital literacy, training and support, parental involvement, and school policies to the effectiveness of online Montessori education. It followed a mixed-methods approach by combining quantitative data gathered from surveys with qualitative data gathered from interviews and focus groups. The study recognized that training & support and digital literacy were enablers of successful digital transformation in Montessori education. Higher levels of digital literacy among students, teachers, and parents, along with effective training programs, were recognized to create a remarkable difference in the shift to and success of online learning spaces. The study also revealed that technological infrastructure, although a requirement, did not alone guarantee successful digital adoption. Parental involvement and policy support, as measured in this research, did not demonstrate a significant contribution to digital transformation. The research concludes that prioritizing digital literacy and training is paramount for effective digital transformation in Montessori education. It also suggests the necessity to reexamine the contribution of technological infrastructure, parental involvement, and policy initiatives in online learning environments

Keywords:Montessori, COVID-19, Digital Transformation, Digital Literacy, Training and Support, Online Education, Nepal