"You Just Do It": Teaching During a Pandemic

• In Event: Teaching and Organizing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Using a grounded theory approach, this paper examines the experiences of eighteen teachers during the COVID19 pandemic to address two questions: 1) What does teaching look like during the COVID19 pandemic? 2) How have educators adapted during the COVID19 pandemic? This research offers a snapshot of the varied delivery models, safety and mitigation practices, and expectations of eleven school districts in suburban, urban, and rural Wisconsin. It examines the ways teachers adapted their practice to meet the challenging demands of the moment. The implications of this research include the need to advocate for better teaching conditions for all, acknowledge the resilience and adaptability of teachers, and continue research on the impact of the pandemic on the profession of teaching.

Author

• Kerry Kretchmar, Carroll University