This paper presents the role of the teacher in coping with the impact of COVID-19 in the education sector. The closure of schools in March 20th 2020 and continued interruption of school calendar due to COVID-19 has caused negative impact on education; lost time, some learners have outgrown the ages for their classes, early marriages; some girls got pregnant, financial loss, loss of interest in learning by some learners. This scenario has implication for the teacher. The Ministry of Education and Sports in conjunction with other Education Partners conducted numerous trainings for teachers on guidelines on "Safe Reopening of Schools" before the official opening of schools in January 10th 2022. The guidelines include strategies that can enable teachers cope with challenges and impacts of COVID-19. These efforts were put in place to equip teachers with strategies to enable them perform their roles effectively in coping with the impact of COVID-19. It is from this context that this paper presents the role of the teacher in coping with the impact of COVID-19 in the education sector. It also high lights the extent to which the teacher is performing his/her role in respect to this theme and suggests how the teacher can be supported execute his/her roles better.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Statement of the problem
- 1.3 Purpose
- 1.4 Objectives
- 1.5 Research questions
- 1.6 Scope of the study
- 1.7 Significance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the role of teachers in coping with the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector in Uganda. The study specifically focuses on five selected schools in Loro Coordinating Centre (CC) catchment area in Oyam District.
- The impact of COVID-19 on the education sector in Uganda
- The role of teachers in coping with the impact of COVID-19
- The effectiveness of teacher performance in coping with the impact of COVID-19
- Strategies to support teachers in coping with the impact of COVID-19
- The challenges faced by students and teachers due to COVID-19
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides background information on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the education sector worldwide, particularly in Africa and Uganda. It highlights the challenges faced by teachers and learners, emphasizing the need for teachers to adapt appropriate strategies to cope with these challenges. The paper aims to establish the role of teachers in coping with the impact of COVID-19, its effects in the education sector, and to suggest possible strategies to support teachers in this effort.
The study focuses on the experiences of five schools in Loro CC catchment area in Oyam District, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector in Uganda, the role of teachers in coping with these impacts, and the effectiveness of their performance.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key words and focus topics of the paper include: teacher, coping, impact, COVID-19, education sector, Uganda, Loro Coordinating Centre, Oyam District, challenges, strategies, effectiveness, performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of the study regarding teachers in Uganda?
The study analyzes the role of teachers in coping with the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector, specifically focusing on five schools in the Loro Coordinating Centre area in Oyam District, Uganda.
What were the negative impacts of COVID-19 on Ugandan education mentioned?
The impacts included lost instructional time, learners outgrowing their class ages, increased early marriages and teenage pregnancies, financial losses, and a loss of interest in learning among students.
When did schools officially reopen in Uganda after the COVID-19 interruptions?
Following various training sessions for "Safe Reopening," schools in Uganda officially reopened on January 10th, 2022.
What role did the Ministry of Education and Sports play before reopening?
The Ministry, alongside education partners, conducted numerous training sessions for teachers to equip them with guidelines and strategies to handle the challenges posed by the pandemic.
What are the specific objectives of this research paper?
The objectives include analyzing the impact of COVID-19, establishing the teacher's role in coping with these impacts, evaluating the effectiveness of teacher performance, and suggesting support strategies for teachers.
How can teachers be supported according to the paper?
The paper highlights the extent of current teacher performance and suggests specific ways to support them in executing their roles more effectively in a post-pandemic environment.
- Citar trabajo
- Anonym (Autor), 2022, The Role of the Teacher in Coping with the Impact of COVID-19 in the Education Sector. A Survey of Five Selected Schools in Loro CC in Oyam District, Uganda, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1364457
