By: CHAMP Staff*
The last several weeks have been about optimizing
adaptability and flexibility—two
key traits of resilient people. Another key trait is being able to tap
resources, which often means learning from others. Our partners at the Center
for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) are working to share that knowledge
with you by reaching out to those who teach best—educators! If you’re a teacher (or know someone who
is), check out the message below (or read
it online). Consider contributing some of what you’ve learned about
teaching during the pandemic.
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Tell us about the
Impact of COVID-19 on You, as an Educator
Dear Educator,
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges to our
health, well-being, and livelihoods, including the ways in which we educate
students. As an educator, you are on the front lines of implementing new
distance education programs, while also dealing with COVID-19 on your own home
fronts. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress is interested in learning
about your personal and/or professional experiences—both the challenges and
successes—while providing education during the COVID-19 pandemic (read more
about our work at www.cstsonline.org).
We would like to hear your stories. For example: What
challenges do you face balancing work and home responsibilities?
- Which students do best with distance learning, and who has the most difficulty?
- What have been your biggest challenges/successes engaging students and/or staff?
- If you were to design and implement a distance learning program in the face of another pandemic or other disaster, what would you change and what would you keep the same?
Most importantly, we would like you to teach us—tell
us something we are not likely to know—lessons learned, and/or anything else so
we can learn from your experience.
Without providing personally identifying information, please
provide some details about your role so we can contextualize your comments and
experience, such as your position (for example, teacher, principal,
administrative support, guidance counselor), years of experience as an
educator, the age of your students (for example, preschool, elementary, middle
school, high school, college), whether you teach in a public or private setting,
and whether you work with special needs populations (for example, students with
IEPs or 504 plans, in a low SES or Title III school).
Please send your comments via email to
listeningtoeducators@cstsonline.org. Your email address will not be
shared. Your contributions will help us better understand the current impact of
COVID-19 on educators and our education system. We appreciate your time and
willingness to help us learn from your experience.
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Visit HPRC’s HOPE* for
Those on the COVID-19 Frontline section for useful resources to help
you maintain your health and well-being. Share it with your students and their
families too!
* The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those
of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of
USUHS or DoD. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of
the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply
endorsement by the U.S. Government. The author has no financial interests or
relationships to disclose.
