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Publication Date: 2021
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Teachers' Opinions about the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Values
International Journal of Progressive Education, v17 n6 p83-92 2021
Values are social acceptances that affect and guide behaviors and decisions in daily life. Developments in science and technology and natural or human disasters play an essential role in the maintenance or disappearance of the values in society. The COVID-19 pandemic, which appeared in December 2019 and became a global challenge, also influenced and changed individual and social values. This study aimed to determined teachers' opinions about the impact of the pandemic on values. This research was designed in terms of qualitative research methodology. The study sample consisted of 100 volunteer teachers from different primary and secondary schools in different provinces. The data were collected using interview forms and analyzed by using descriptive analysis methods. According to teachers' opinions, the values positively emphasized during the pandemic were patience, responsibility, helpfulness, self-control, respect, love, and friendship. The damaged values included justice, honesty, respect, and patience. The participant teachers suggested organizing activities that promote psychological support, education, empathy, patience, and communication to overcome the challenges related to values.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, COVID-19, Pandemics, Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, School Closing, Social Isolation, Interpersonal Relationship, Altruism, Self Control, Responsibility, Friendship, Patriotism, Justice, Ethics
International Association of Educators. Available from: PEN Academic Publishing. e-mail: secretary@inased.org; e-mail: info@penpublishing.net; Web site: https://inased.org/ijpepi/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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