The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a profound reevaluation of educational philosophy and pedagogy, as educators and students faced unprecedented challenges and opportunities in teaching and learning. This article examines the impact of the pandemic on six aspects of education: digital transformation, educator’s role, equity gaps, lifelong learning, hybrid models, and well-being. It reviews the existing literature and provides examples of how the pandemic has reshaped educational philosophy and pedagogical practices in ways that will likely endure long after the pandemic. It also discusses the implications and recommendations for future research and practice.

COVID-19, education, philosophy, pedagogy, digital transformation, educator’s role, equity gaps, lifelong learning, hybrid models, well-being.