Abstract
This paper reports part of a research project focused on documenting Mexican teachers’ and students’ voices about their teaching practices during the current Covid-19 pandemic. The study describes the challenges teachers have faced regarding factors such as dealing with technology, the relationship with students and parents, the institution, among others. The participants are 193 teachers from most Mexican States and different education levels. Data were collected through a questionnaire via Google Forms. The preliminary results reveal that most teachers are struggling to meet the demands of this new way of teaching due to challenges that are related to the aforementioned factors. The implications of these results indicate that Mexican teachers should be properly trained in the use of technology for educational purposes. It also appears that most teachers are struggling emotionally to adjust to this new situation which severely impacts their teaching performance.
Presenters
Nora M. Basurto-SantosSenior Professor and Researcher, Language School and School for Foreign Students, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico Tania P. Millán Librado
Student, Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
EFL in Mexico; Covid-19; Teachers' Voices; Technology in Education
