"In Any Crisis There Is an Opportunity for Us to Learn Something New": Australian Teacher Experiences during COVID-19

Autor/inn/en	Sharma, Umesh; Laletas, Stella; May, Fiona; Grove, Christine
Titel	"In Any Crisis There Is an Opportunity for Us to Learn Something New": Australian Teacher Experiences during COVID-19
Quelle	In: Australian Educational Researcher, 50 (2023) 5, S.1303-1321 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Sharma, Umesh) ORCID (May, Fiona)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0311-6999
DOI	10.1007/s13384-022-00556-x
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; COVID-19; Pandemics; School Closing; Emergency Programs; Elementary School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Social Support Groups; Student Needs; Influences; Teacher Characteristics; Teacher Behavior; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; School closings; Schule; Schließung; Schließung (von Schulen); Hilfsprogramm; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Teacher behaviour; Lehrerverhalten; Australien
Abstract	The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that supported Australian teachers to meet the needs of all learners during COVID-19 lockdowns. A qualitative design was used, and interviews were conducted with teachers who were purposely identified. The participants (n = 5) worked across different educational contexts ranging from primary to secondary school settings. The interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. Five themes were identified related to teachers' intrinsic strengths: passion and commitment, a proactive and organised approach, enhanced flexibility, building relationships and access to online technology. A further three extrinsic supporting factors were identified: supportive school teams, supportive school leadership (empowerment, autonomy and time) and supportive school systems and structures. The implications of these findings are discussed and the need for sharing and applying learnings across the profession are emphasised as an opportunity to further improve the access of every learner to a high quality and inclusive education. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01