Impact of Standard Operating Procedure as a Health Crisis Management Strategy towards Preschoolers' Learning Development

Nur’Ain Zuraimi; Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zeki; Ahmad Muhaimin Mat Jusoh; Fadzillah Aishah Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7469

Authors

Nur’Ain Zuraimi Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Kuala Pilah, 72000, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mohd Zaidi Mohd Zeki SMK Seksyen 10 Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Ahmad Muhaimin Mat Jusoh Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fadzillah Aishah Ismail Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7469

Keywords:

SOP, educational health crisis management, pandemics, learning development, basic literacy skills

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted national education, including preschoolers' learning development. Using a case study design, this study explored the effects of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation as a health crisis management strategy. Positive impacts include the development of student discipline and hygiene ethics. However, negative impacts involve disrupted basic skill acquisition, psychosocial and psychomotor development, and limited opportunities to nurture talent. Findings suggest the pandemic has reshaped pre-school education, with potential hysteresis effects on learning. This study offers evidence for stakeholders to formulate future guidelines and policies to mitigate the long-term impacts of COVID-19 in pre-school settings.

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