Negotiating pedagogical positions in higher education during COVID-19 pandemic: teacher's narratives

Autor: Sajjadllah Alhawsawi, Sabria Salama Jawhar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Heliyon, Vol 7, Iss 6, Pp e07158- (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2405-8440
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07158
Popis: Based on a qualitative semi-structured interview, this paper argues that pedagogical positions can be negotiated and adjusted once a policy is introduced and a safe space for negotiation is created. It is a case study where we cite evidence from a Saudi university that shows the change in teachers' assumptions and, consequently, the negotiation process they had gone through within their institution due to a sudden policy shift. The paper highlights the importance of policies and the surrounding circumstances when it comes to negotiating pedagogical beliefs. This paper challenges the long-established assumption that age and much experience make it difficult for teachers to adapt their face-to-face educational activities to online platforms. We argue that institutional policies play a crucial role in shaping and reshaping teachers' assumptions and practices when the following conditions are met: sound IT infrastructure, technological support, and continuous training.
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