Preparing Teachers for Effective K-12 Online Learning in the Age of Disruptions: A Call for Transforming Teacher Education

Michael K. Barbour, Charles B. Hodges

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Abstract

In light of current or future pandemics, natural disasters, war, or personal preferences, remote or online learning is becoming increasingly common. This reality means that teachers need to be equipped with the skills necessary to effectively teach online. In this article the authors highlight the importance of preparing teachers with effective online teaching skills and knowledge, and suggest two areas for improvement: (1) research support for scholars to build a knowledge base to better understand effective online teaching, and (2) changes to teacher preparation programmes to better equip teachers for this changing reality. Before presenting these recommendations, a brief discussion of the state of online learning globally at the primary and secondary level (commonly referred to as K-12), as well as the limitations of existing teacher education, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)583-594
Number of pages12
JournalOpen Praxis
Volume16
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Education
  • Library and Information Sciences

Keywords

  • digital pedagogy
  • emergency preparedness
  • emergency remote teaching
  • K-12 online learning
  • online learning
  • professional development
  • remote instruction
  • teacher education
  • teacher preparation
  • teacher preparation

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