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ERIC Number: ED665935
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 11
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Experience of Teachers' Learning in Natural Disasters: A Case of Bahamas
Sara Bano; Fredricka Saunders; Isaac Mensah; Amjad Barayan; Frank Antwi-Boasiakoh
Commission for International Adult Education, Paper presented at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) Annual Pre-Conference (72nd, Lexington, KY, Oct 2-3, 2023)
Using the Transformative Learning Theory lens, this qualitative case study examined the experiences of teachers as adult learners in the Northern Bahamas who taught before, during, and after a natural disaster. The initial findings of the ongoing study highlight the challenges faced by teachers during natural disasters, including disruptions to school infrastructure, limited access to resources, and heightened emotional stress. Despite these challenges, teachers demonstrated resilience by implementing adaptive strategies such as flexibility in class preparation, alternative teaching techniques, and collaboration with coworkers and community members. The emotional impact of natural disasters on teachers was also evident, with increased stress, anxiety, and burnout reported. Teachers emphasized the need for greater support systems and mental health resources to address these emotional challenges effectively. However, the study also revealed that teachers learned valuable lessons and experienced personal and professional growth through their experiences with natural disasters. [For the full proceedings, see ED665621.]
Commission for International Adult Education. Available from: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. 10111 Martin Luther King Junior Highway Suite 200C, Bowie, MD 20720. Tel: 301-459-6261; Fax: 301-459-6241; e-mail: office@aaace.org; e-mail: aaace10@aol.com; Web site: https://www.aaace.org/page/CIAE
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Bahamas
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