Managing student and faculty expectations and the unexpected during the COVID-19 lockdown: role transformation

Radiah Othman

Accounting Research Journal, 2020, vol. 34, issue 2, 217-228

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to reflect teaching and learning practices, to highlight an educator’s new roles in the transformation when teaching online during the COVID-19 lockdown. Design/methodology/approach - The paper takes a transformative reflection approach, based on competencies and activity system analysis to connect theory and practical experience in managing the students, the teaching delivery and the assessments. Findings - The transition to online teaching and assessments requires various considerations of the curriculum and instructional approaches and necessitates the transformation of the role of the subject-matter expert to that of designer and co-learner. Empathy and understanding of students’ conditions enable this role transformation. Practical implications - The paper highlights the importance of preparedness among faculty members and universities in dealing with uncertainties and the willingness to expand traditional roles and to upgrade the required skills, knowledge and attitudes to engender sustainable teaching and learning practices in response to future disruptions. Originality/value - The paper reflects on the experience of a faculty who had adopted blended learning prior to the lockdown and how the teaching practice and roles transformed when fully transitioning to online delivery during the lockdown in New Zealand.

Keywords: Competency; COVID-19; Online; Reflection; Role; Teaching (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/ARJ-09-2020-0283

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