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Assessing school community needs during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic: Teacher, parent and student perceptions

29 Aug 2021-School Psychology International (SAGE PublicationsSage UK: London, England)-Vol. 42, Iss: 6, pp 01430343211041697-01430343211041697
TL;DR: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the lives of adults and children worldwide as mentioned in this paper, and schools were among the first settings to be influenced by this crisis.
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the lives of adults and children worldwide. Schools were among the first settings to be influenced by this crisis. Home confinement and scho...
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TL;DR: In this article , a semi-structured questionnaire was created as a data collection tool and applied to sixty-six teachers with snowball sampling to understand teachers' experiences in-depth on distance education activities held urgently during the pandemic and holistically reveal them.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to understand teachers' experiences in-depth on distance education activities held urgently during the pandemic and holistically reveal them. For this purpose, the interlocking single event pattern from case study designs was used to have depth meanings from the teachers' views. In the study, a semi-structured questionnaire was created as a data collection tool and applied to sixty-six teachers with snowball sampling. Teachers participating in the study generally work at primary, secondary and high schools. At the end of the study, it was revealed that the interaction between students, student-teacher, and teacher-parent in urgent distance education processes was generally insufficient; there was no socialization. In addition, it was revealed that both teachers and students experienced various positive and negative emotions, the teaching content was insufficient, and there was a lack of technological equipment and knowledge. However, as an alternative, urgent education activities had some positive aspects for the teachers. As a result of the study, it is recommended to design distance education better, provide a better communication channel between teacher-student-parent, eliminate technological infrastructure problems, and provide technical and psychological support to teachers during urgent distance education practices.

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TL;DR: In this article , a study unravels relationships among socioeconomic status (SES), parental involvement, and learning outcomes for a matched sample of 186 primary and 932 secondary school students and their parents who participated in the eCitizen Education 360 survey.
Abstract: Contextualized in the prolonged period of COVID-19-related school suspension in Hong Kong, the present study unravels relationships among socioeconomic status (SES), parental involvement, and learning outcomes for a matched sample of 186 primary and 932 secondary school students and their parents who participated in the eCitizen Education 360 survey. Three-step latent profile analysis (LPA) revealed different types of parental involvement at home and in school. For the primary school sample, students’ SES did not predict membership in the parental involvement typology, but students whose parents provided more home monitoring and support had the highest level of online self-efficacy. As for the secondary student sample, students whose parents provided more home monitoring and support tended to have access to more home learning resources. Students whose parents provided home monitoring and support had the highest levels of online self-efficacy, acquisition of digital skills, and cognitive-emotional regulation, and were the least worried about school resumption. The study underscores complex patterns of parental involvement and identifies effective parental involvement practices that contribute to students’ home online learning during the school suspension.

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TL;DR: In this paper , a multilevel approach developed by the Laboratory of School Psychology, Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, to support schools during the pandemic is presented.
Abstract: Abstract. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic poses significant challenges to the psychological resilience and well-being of school communities, while a disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups has been recognized. Adopting social justice principles in the implementation of school psychological services is needed to facilitate suitable support for all, in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of quality education, reduced inequality, and good health and well-being. In this article, a multilevel approach developed by the Laboratory of School Psychology, Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, to support schools during the pandemic is presented. This approach benefits from a holistic understanding of school community needs, necessary to provide tailored support, in line with SDGs within school communities. This approach could act as a paradigm of how University-based laboratories could support school communities during crises.

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TL;DR: In this article , a case study examines the social and emotional dimensions of five middle school teachers' experiences over the course of a semester-long online professional development program, highlighting the creation of a supportive and collaborative community online, the co-occurrence of positive emotions and intellectual discussions, and the impact of positive emotional experiences during online PD in supporting teachers' professional identity development.
Abstract: schools development online learning about the COVID-19 pandemic, online professional development (PD) increasingly common. Researchers have highlighted the potential for online PD to help teachers reflect on their e xisting practices and develop and shift their understandings of teaching. Few studies, however, have considered the social and emotional components of teachers’ learning in online settings. Responding to this gap, this case study examines the social and emotional dimensions of five middle school teachers’ experiences over the course of a semester-long online professional development program. The findings highlight (a) the creation of a supportive and collaborative community online, (b) the co-occurrence of positive emotions and intellectual discussions, and (c) the impact of positive emotional experiences during online PD in supporting teachers’ professional identity development. The findings can help researchers and educators understand the nuanced social and emotional dimensions that impact teachers’ learning and experiences during PD. online learning and computer-mediated discourse in more varied settings.

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TL;DR: The GAD-7 is a valid and efficient tool for screening for GAD and assessing its severity in clinical practice and research.
Abstract: Background Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common mental disorders; however, there is no brief clinical measure for assessing GAD. The objective of this study was to develop a brief self-report scale to identify probable cases of GAD and evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods A criterion-standard study was performed in 15 primary care clinics in the United States from November 2004 through June 2005. Of a total of 2740 adult patients completing a study questionnaire, 965 patients had a telephone interview with a mental health professional within 1 week. For criterion and construct validity, GAD self-report scale diagnoses were compared with independent diagnoses made by mental health professionals; functional status measures; disability days; and health care use. Results A 7-item anxiety scale (GAD-7) had good reliability, as well as criterion, construct, factorial, and procedural validity. A cut point was identified that optimized sensitivity (89%) and specificity (82%). Increasing scores on the scale were strongly associated with multiple domains of functional impairment (all 6 Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form General Health Survey scales and disability days). Although GAD and depression symptoms frequently co-occurred, factor analysis confirmed them as distinct dimensions. Moreover, GAD and depression symptoms had differing but independent effects on functional impairment and disability. There was good agreement between self-report and interviewer-administered versions of the scale. Conclusion The GAD-7 is a valid and efficient tool for screening for GAD and assessing its severity in clinical practice and research.

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