THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN THE TRANSITION FROM PANDEMIC TO POST-PANDEMIC: A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY

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This study focused on the role of teachers in the transition from pandemic to post-pandemic particularly in Mankilam Elementary School who are teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for the school year 2022-2023. Six teachers coming from Grade four, Grade five and Grade six level were selected as research participants using the purposive sampling technique. This study employed the qualitative phenomenological research design. The responses of the participants were carefully collected through in-depth interview, and such data were analyzed and consequently thematized. Both structured and emerging themes from the analyzed data became the basis for the findings, conclusions and recommendations of this study. The study revealed that the participants showed remarkable resilience in doing their roles during the transition period despite the fears, disappointments, struggled in teaching and different challenges that they have encountered. Further, the participants were fully expressed their experiences and challenges encountered towards the academic performance and the behavioral changes of the students during the transition. By amplifying the voices of educators, this research contributes valuable insights, coping mechanisms and creating meaningful suggestions into the evolving nature of teaching amidst crisis and highlights the critical importance of teacher support systems in shaping the future of education. The findings underscore the necessity of tailored professional development initiatives and policy interventions to empower teachers as catalyst for educational resilience and transformation in the post-pandemic landscape.

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