We Are in This Together: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Revealed About the Nature of the Student-Professor Relationship in Higher Education
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The research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health Award Number RL5GM118963. The content is solely the responsibility of the author and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
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Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
8-21-2024
Abstract
Purpose Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study’s aims were to (1) Explore challenges, barriers and successes of students of color, as a result of the instructor’s approach to teaching in a remote learning environment; and (2) Determine what types of practices and approaches students of color found supportive in adjusting to a remote learning environment. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study used in-depth interviews to explore the experiences of students of color, reflecting on in-person and remote learning environments. A total of 18 students from a large public university participated in the study. Findings The findings suggest significant adjustments were made by both students and professors during the pandemic. Although academics were important to students, there was an emphasis on the impact on social interactions with peers and the ability to build meaningful relationships with professors. Students displayed a sense of compassion and empathy toward professors and themselves. Practical implications The results from the study provide some insight into how higher education can move forward, potentially conducting future research that includes the perspectives of both students and professors to determine how to best provide support in the aftermath of a pandemic. Originality/value This qualitative study used in-depth interviews to explore the experiences of students of color, reflecting on in-person and remote learning environments.
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DOI
10.1108/JARHE-08-2023-0383
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42565
Citation Details
Dove, Lakindra Mitchell, "We Are in This Together: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Revealed About the Nature of the Student-Professor Relationship in Higher Education" (2024). School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations. 738.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42565