Pedagogical Use of Video Clips During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Educators’ Perceptions at a Bilingual Education Preschool in Vietnam

This qualitative study explores the pedagogical strategies employed by non-professional producers of video clips to engage young learners in online education. The study investigates the use of video clips as a means to deliver educational content and develop essential life skills for pre-school children during the lockdown period. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 17 participants including teachers, school managers and team leaders to explore the usefulness of teacher-made video clips in teaching young Vietnamese learners during the nation-wide lockdown period in Vietnam. The obtained data were interpreted based on the Meaningful Learning Framework (Karppinen in AACE Rev 13(3), 233–250 [1]). The findings highlight the importance of maintaining direct and indirect communication with young learners through technology, including livestream activities and regular interactions with parents. Collaborative activities between teachers and parents are also identified as effective in fostering children's engagement in learning. Furthermore, findings reveal the role of parental assistance in enhancing children's attention and comprehension of online lessons. The outcomes of this study provide valuable insights for educators and curriculum designers seeking to optimize the use of digital resources in remote learning environments.