China News Service, July 13th, South American Overseas Chinese News reported on the 11th that the Educational Policy and Teaching Research Group of the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and the National Federation of Educators jointly launched a "teaching during the outbreak The "work" survey analyzed the work of public school teachers during the new crown epidemic.
Using digital technology is a problem
According to reports, the survey results show that 89% of the teachers had no long-distance teaching experience before the outbreak, and 42% said that they have never had the opportunity to receive relevant training and rely on their own groping and learning. For 21% of the respondents, teaching using digital technology is a very difficult task.
According to the survey data, teachers have difficulties in coping with the new situation, but during the epidemic crisis, they are still transferring knowledge to students through personal efforts. Alaujo, a teacher at the public school in Campo Grande in South Mato Grosso, said: "We are digital technology idiots, and you will find yourself completely ignorant of what (digital) tools are needed when."
According to reports, the survey was conducted from June 8 to June 30, and a total of 15,654 teachers in public schools such as early childhood education, basic education, and adult adult education in Brazil were interviewed.
In the course of the survey, 82% of teachers said that they are currently conducting distance teaching at home; 82% said that their working hours have increased; 84% pointed out that students’ classroom participation during the epidemic has declined to varying degrees. In addition, 80% of the respondents believe that the reason students cannot participate in the remote classroom is the inability to use the network and computers; 74% believe that the students’ families cannot support this; 53% believe that the students lack motivation to learn; 38% believe that the students will not use Digital technology equipment.
Teacher mental state affected
During the epidemic, the mental state of teachers was also affected to varying degrees. According to the survey, 69% of the respondents said they felt scared and insecure because they did not know how to return to normal; 50% were concerned about the future situation.
The report said that UFMG public policy professor and research coordinator Oliveira said, "This is a worrying situation, indicating that it is very difficult for the government to provide solutions during the crisis crisis. This is not the fault of teachers."
She analyzed, “All of us are surprised by the epidemic, but the data shows the crisis state of basic education in Brazil. In order to satisfy the education rights of students, the public education network should at least provide distance teaching to teachers. Training."
Still have to adapt to distance teaching
The survey shows that many teachers say that distance learning is very different from face-to-face courses. Sao Paulo Public School teacher Bartley is responsible for elementary school students between 10 and 12 years old. She said, "Without eye contact and blackboard, it is difficult to provide answers for students."
Karina said that although she used digital technology for interactive communication and teaching, she still needed time to adapt. She said, “It’s very difficult without training guidance. The equipment in our house is not enough to make us a video producer. I have to learn everything. We understand email and use social networks, but if for the purpose of teaching With these tools, everything will be different."