Catriona Stewart
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BA Hons. (McMaster University, 2022)
Topic
Educator Resilience: Experiences of Inclusive Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
Date & location
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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10:00 A.M.
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Virtual Defence
Reviewers
Supervisory Committee
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Dr. Jillian Roberts, Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, University of Victoria (Supervisor)
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Dr. Lucinda Brown, Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, UVic (Member)
External Examiner
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Dr. Graham McDonough, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, UVic
Chair of Oral Examination
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Dr. Karen Courtney, School of Health Information Science, UVic
Abstract
In a study focused on the experiences of inclusive educators during the COVID-19 pandemic, six inclusive educators participated in phenomenological interviews. Interview data and other research studies provided insight into the lived experiences of participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, including social isolation, loneliness, wellness, and resilience. Responses were analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological approach, resulting in four meta themes, and nine themes. Findings indicate that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the participants experiences and roles as educators have significantly changed alongside the support and communication from administrators and community members. Recommendations for education administrators by the participants were also discussed.