Evans Odei - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Ghana

The transcript describes a teacher's experience at a high school in Accra, Ghana, focusing on the transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is a mixed-gender public boarding school offering various programs, including mathematics. When COVID-19 hit, the school closed, prompting the teacher to set up online classes using Google Classroom and YouTube. Despite challenges like limited internet access, the teacher found ways to provide offline resources. The school later adopted a hybrid learning model, combining online and face-to-face classes.

What type of school is described in the transcript?

• An all-girls school

• A public co-educational school

• A private school

• An all-boys school

Which subjects does the teacher focus on?

• History and Geography

• Core and Elective Mathematics

• Biology and Chemistry

• Physical Education

What was the initial reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• It was expected and planned for

• It was a surprise and shock

• It was celebrated

• It was ignored

What platform did the teacher use to conduct online classes?

• Skype

• Google Classroom

• WhatsApp

• Microsoft Teams

How did the teacher help students without internet access?

• Provided offline videos on pen drives

• Organized in-person meetings

• Conducted classes over the phone

• Sent printed materials by mail

What was one of the challenges faced during online education?

• Lack of teachers

• Lack of internet access for students

• Technical issues with Google Classroom

• Too many students attending

What teaching model was adopted after schools reopened?

• No classes were held

• Fully in-person classes

• Fully online classes

• Hybrid model of online and face-to-face classes