Having been a teacher myself, I have always been a keen observer of the events and changes in the education industry. The pandemic has greatly affected many professions all over the world, but I think teachers have probably had to adjust and improvise more than most others.
During my years at Westfields Sport High School, I learnt that each child is unique and they learn differently at their own pace; some are visual learners, some learn effectively through listening, some through real examples and so on.
While this would test any teacher in a real classroom, it becomes an even bigger challenge in online learning. Teachers around the world had to transition from in-person teaching to a new online classroom.
Despite the enormity of the task with almost no warning, it is great to see Our teachers are going above and beyond to continue teaching their students ever since online learning was introduced late last year. For their resilience, creativity and commitment, our teachers deserve our thanks and gratitude.
It should come as no surprise that in a survey conducted by Monash University, more than 40 per cent Australians say they have a greater appreciation for teachers after their efforts in keeping students educated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’re a teacher who has a story to tell, we want to hear from you! We’d also love to hear from parents and/or students who have stories or want to say thanks to a teacher who has gone the extra mile to teach their students.
You can reach me on connect@reenajethi.com.au.