ArticlePloS one2023
Online education and its effect on teachers during COVID-19-A case study from India.
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- Effects of online learning climate on students' engagement and wellbeing: the mediating role of teacher credibility and positive academic emotions.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Optometry Educators' Teaching Experiences and Opportunities Pre-, During, and Post-COVID-19 in South Africa.Clinical optometry · 2024Article
- Harnessing Social Media to Enhance Nephrology Academia.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2023Review
- Enhancing psychological well-being of school teachers in India: role of energy management, thriving, and stress.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundCOVID pandemic resulted in an initially temporary and then long term closure of educational institutions, creating a need for adapting to online and remote learning. The transition to online education platforms presented unprecedented challenges for the teachers. The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of the transition to online education on teachers' wellbeing in India.
methodsThe research was conducted on 1812 teachers working in schools, colleges, and coaching institutions from six different Indian states. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected via online survey and telephone interviews.
resultsThe results show that COVID pandemic exacerbated the existing widespread inequality in access to internet connectivity, smart devices, and teacher training required for an effective transition to an online mode of education. Teachers nonetheless adapted quickly to online teaching with the help of institutional training as well as self-learning tools. However, respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of online teaching and assessment methods, and exhibited a strong desire to return to traditional modes of learning. 82% respondents reported physical issues like neck pain, back pain, headache, and eyestrain. Additionally, 92% respondents faced mental issues like stress, anxiety, and loneliness due to online teaching.
conclusionAs the effectiveness of online learning perforce taps on the existing infrastructure, not only has it widened the learning gap between the rich and the poor, it has also compromised the quality of education being imparted in general. Teachers faced increased physical and mental health issues due to long working hours and uncertainty associated with COVID lockdowns. There is a need to develop a sound strategy to address the gaps in access to digital learning and teachers' training to improve both the quality of education and the mental health of teachers.
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