Emmanuelle Miersman - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - France

A French teacher for special needs children shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to remote teaching, the lack of preparation, and the need to invent new teaching methods. The teacher highlights the difficulties faced by students and families, including technical issues and balancing work and family life. She also describes the partial and full reopening of schools, the protocols in place, and her concerns about students' progress.

What was one of the main challenges the teacher faced when schools closed for quarantine?

• Lack of support from the government

• Overwhelming parental involvement

• Too many students in the classroom

• Excessive teaching materials

How did the teacher try to keep her students engaged during remote learning?

• By organizing daily physical activities

• By creating online games and work

• By sending them to other schools

• By reducing their workload significantly

What was a significant difficulty in maintaining contact with students?

• Excessive homework assignments

• Too many online platforms to manage

• Inadequate equipment and resources

• Lack of interest from students

What personal skill did the teacher improve during the quarantine?

• Cooking skills

• Computer skills

• Public speaking skills

• Artistic skills

What was the maximum number of students allowed per classroom when schools reopened?

• 5 students

• 10 students

• 20 students

• 15 students

What was the teacher's hope for the future of education?

• To increase the number of students per class

• To personalize education based on each student's needs

• To focus solely on academic achievements

• To eliminate all online learning

What was a key protocol implemented during the reopening of schools?

• No masks required for anyone

• Masks only for adults and secondary students

• Masks for all students and teachers

• No physical distancing required