'It's Been a Good Reminder That Students Are Human Beings': An Exploratory Inquiry of Instructors’ Rhetorical and Relational Goals During COVID-19
Autor: | Victoria McDermott, Drew T. Ashby-King |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Zdroj: | Journal of Communication Pedagogy, Vol 5, Pp 62-77 (2021) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2640-4524 2578-2568 |
DOI: | 10.31446/JCP.2021.2.10 |
Popis: | As colleges and universities moved to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester due to COVID-19, the traditional higher education classroom format was challenged. This study examines how instructors reconceptualized their rhetorical and relational goals in the pandemic classroom. A thematic analysis of 68 qualitative survey responses revealed that instructors adapted their rhetorical and relational approaches to instruction due to a perceived change in students’ needs. Moreover, findings suggest that instructors intend to continue to use many of these instructional changes in their post-pandemic classrooms. These conclusions confirm that instructors should consider contextual factors not only during but also after COVID-19. We close with practical recommendations for instructors beyond the pandemic classroom. |
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