This describes a research proposal looking into the effects of the pandemic on teachers on how they perceive themselves as educators.
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Insight into the COVID Pandemic’s Effect on Private- and Public-School Teachers
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Brandon, I feel that your study on the pandemic’s effect on teachers is very relevant. As you stated, the main focus has been on the pandemic’s effect on students and not on the teachers. I agree with you when you say teachers are “surviving.” Your review of the literature was very insightful and eye-opening. At most, a shift in mindset would be required. And yes, there are plenty of strategies and tactics that can be offered to help teachers teach, but the crucial emotional and psychological support for teachers is critical at this time. A study such as this is definitely needed!
Hi Brandon,
We both know the struggles of teaching our science classes during this pandemic. However, as part of my school’s Academic Council, I am having more insight this year into the administrative side of things too. Until we met as a team, I had no idea many teachers were feeling the stress of maintaining grades, providing engaging lessons, and making sure students were showing their faces or at least making an attempt to have their cameras on. In a way, I have given up on that added stress; if you are on you are on, if you are in the class but doing something else, there are ways to deal with that too…email parents. My point is, all these things can lead to an overwhelming sense of some sort of loss or control. One cannot control the obvious cheating that maybe occuring, the chatting that can occur with answers so, we have to think outside the box to overcome these situations. But it may seem like a losing battle. So yes, our mental health can take a hit. One of the things were are doing at my school is having 4 day work week and Fridays for tutoring, class meetings, labs, meetings, grading etc. Today, we got an early Thanksgiving break because the admin realized our teachers needed the extra day. It is those little things that create a healthy school environment despite the new norm of teaching and the raging pandemic. Great reading and I really enjoyed your presentation.
Hi Brandon,
We both know the struggles of teaching our science classes during this pandemic. However, as part of my school’s Academic Council, I am having more insight this year into the administrative side of things too. Until we met as a team, I had no idea many teachers were feeling the stress of maintaining grades, providing engaging lessons, and making sure students were showing their faces or at least making an attempt to have their cameras on. In a way, I have given up on that added stress; if you are on you are on, if you are in the class but doing something else, there are ways to deal with that too…email parents. My point is, all these things can lead to an overwhelming sense of some sort of loss or control. One cannot control the obvious cheating that maybe occuring, the chatting that can occur with answers so, we have to think outside the box to overcome these situations. But it may seem like a losing battle. So yes, our mental health can take a hit. One of the things are doing at my school is having a 4 day teach week and Fridays for tutoring, class meetings, labs, meetings, grading etc. Today, we got an early Thanksgiving break because the admin realized our teachers needed the extra day. It is those little things that create a healthy school environment despite the new norm of teaching and the raging pandemic. Great reading and I really enjoyed your presentation. Have a great spring semester and you will be here soon Dr. B
Brandon, As you discussed, often teachers are overlooked when it comes to talking about the stress of the pandemic, But your research proposal is so relevant during this time. Remembering that the teachers are dealing with the stresses of the pandemic on so many levels – personally, as parents, as educators and more. The benefits of your study would help teachers not only in the current situation but in future times of trauma or extreme stress.
Brandon, excellent paper! Your methodology is clear and concise and the topic is very relevant. Often times teachers are forgotten about, the students are typically the top priority to researchers. During this stressful time however it is important to remember that teachers can only teach well if they are able to focus, remain calm and effectively deliver their lessons. Great work.
Brandon, I think we can all relate to just “surviving.”
I think your proposal topic is something that often gets overlooked. At our university, the main priority are the students and their wellbeing. However, the students weren’t the only ones that had their seasons/jobs taken away from them.
I’ve often talked about the counseling system being at an all time high for importance. Our university allows students to meet with our counselors, but I think that option should be offered to faculty and staff members. Maybe this is something even public/private schools could do as well.