Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
EdD
College
College of Education and Human Services
Department
Not Listed
Committee Chair
Kimberly Floyd
Committee Co-Chair
Sharon Hayes
Committee Member
Alexandra Hollo
Committee Member
Carla Meyer, Ph.D.
Abstract
This study utilized narrative inquiry to learn the stories of early career teachers of students with disabilities as they navigated teaching during a global pandemic. Five early career teachers participated in a series of three semi-structured virtual interviews. Interviews were transcribed then analyzed using a six-phase approach to thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). Nine themes were identified: Teaching, Communication, Parents, Special Education, Workload, Resources, Training and professional development, job satisfaction, and teacher preparation. Themes were organized and presented to answer the research questions of the study. The findings contribute to understanding pandemic-related challenges faced by early career teachers of students with disabilities. Implications for teacher preparation programs as well as P-12 districts are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Wright, Kinsey Ann, "Narrative Inquiry of Early Career Teachers’ Experiences Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 11282.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11282