54. A Phenomenological Analysis of Private High School Teachers' Transition to Emergency Remote Teaching

• In Event: Gallery Walk & Welcome Reception
  In Poster Session: DDL Poster Session

Short Description

Using a hermeneutic phenomenological methodology, this presentation will explore the experiences of teachers and administrators at a private high school as they navigated the new COVID-induced, blended teaching environment. The emerging themes were (1) Frustration with Virtual Modes of Teaching, (2) Relying on Reflective Pedagogical Practices, (3) Dealing with Low Student Motivation and Performance, and (4) Increased Absenteeism due to Relaxed Policies. Possible directions will be discussed to face the post-COVID educational environment.

Authors

• Contributor: Jackie Kim, Georgia Southern University

• Contributor: Edward A. Muhammad, Georgia Southern University

• Contributor: Seongmi Lim, Ball State University

• Contributor: Nari Kim, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh