Early childhood educators' provision of remote learning during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: This study utilized a nationally distributed survey to explore early childhood teachers' experience of providing remote learning to young children and their families during the early months of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used to analyze 805 participants' responses to closed and open-ended survey questions. Results indicated that teachers provided various remote learning activities and spent more time planning instruction and communicating with families than providing instruction directly to children. Early childhood teachers reported several positive aspects of remote learning and various challenges during the initial months of the pandemic. Study findings are discussed in the context of policy and practical implications for su

SUBMITTER: Steed EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8934718 | biostudies-literature | 2022 3rd Quarter

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature