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  • Education
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to global education systems.
  • Traditional teaching methods were disrupted, requiring rapid adaptation.
  • The term 'unprecedented' became commonplace, yet deeper reflection on its impact is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the influence of the past two years of experience on personal beliefs and behaviors related to teaching.
  • To reflect on the evolving role of a teacher in response to the pandemic.
  • To explore the growing understanding of the necessity of compassion and kindness in an educational context.

Main Methods:

  • Personal reflection and narrative inquiry.
  • Analysis of lived experiences as an educator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Qualitative examination of shifts in pedagogical beliefs and behaviors.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic experience significantly altered the author's perspective on teaching.
  • A profound shift occurred in understanding the teacher's role, emphasizing empathy.
  • The importance of compassion and kindness in educational settings was recognized as paramount.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, despite its challenges, fostered a more compassionate and humanistic approach to teaching.
  • Educators' personal and professional development was significantly impacted, leading to a greater appreciation for socio-emotional aspects of learning.
  • The experience underscores the need to integrate kindness and compassion into the core of educational practices.