Pre-K–5 Teacher Perspectives on Pedagogies and Supports for Online Instruction: Learning From the COVID-19 Pandemic

• In Event: Design and Development Strategies

Abstract

The crisis resulting from Covid-19 led to a mass shift from traditional classroom instruction to online instruction. Yet online instruction remains relatively uncommon in the elementary grades, and PK-5 teachers have limited preparation and experience with teaching online. This study reports on teacher-produced learnings from an online teacher inquiry program that explored the pedagogies, learning environments, and support structures that enable effective online learning for PK-5 students. The participants were six lead teachers of PK-5 classrooms in the United States. Data sources include recordings and group chat records of OTI meetings, facilitator field notes, teacher journals, and interviews with selected participants. Findings provide guidance on how teachers and administrators can design and implement online instruction for PK-5 students.

Author

• Christopher Wagner, Queens College, CUNY