Exploring Teachers' Perception on Successes and Challenges Associated with Digital Teaching Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic School Closures

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COVID-19; Pandemics; Success; Barriers; Teacher Attitudes; School Closing; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Kindergarten; Preschool Teachers; Elementary School Teachers; Teacher Role; Foreign Countries; Adjustment (to Environment); Learner Engagement; Parent Participation; Training; Teacher Competencies; Technological Literacy; Access to Computers

Asia; Middle East; United States; Africa; Europe

2468-4929

The current phenomenological study was undertaken, during the COVID-19 pandemic induced school closures, with the purpose to explore successes and challenges of implementing virtual education and collecting suggestions for improving virtual teaching practice. Data was collected using purposive sampling via social media, using open-ended survey. 141 teachers, teaching kindergarten and elementary school, from different regions submitted their responses. In our research findings, three success themes and five major challenges have emerged from the voice of teachers experiencing a rapid and unprepared shift to virtual education. Suggestions for improving digital education revolved around engagement strategies, training, access, school policies and collaboration among teachers. The finding of the research can help in informing areas of focus for reimagining the approach to education for an uncertain future.

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2022

EJ1321607