Ọlásúnkànmí Ọpẹ́ifá - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Nigeria

The transcript details a teacher's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. It highlights the challenges faced by students from low-income families due to school closures, such as lack of access to textbooks and internet. The teacher initiated efforts to support students by providing books and collaborating with other teachers to create online lessons. Despite these efforts, challenges like poor internet connectivity and student engagement persisted. The transcript concludes with the resumption of schools and the ongoing struggle to maintain educational continuity.

What was the primary concern for students when schools were shut down due to the pandemic?

• Lack of access to textbooks and gadgets

• Increased homework

• More time for leisure activities

• Better internet connectivity

How did the teacher initially try to help students during the lockdown?

• By distributing books from the school library

• By providing free internet subscriptions

• By organizing online classes immediately

• By conducting home visits

What platform did the teacher use to create a group for teaching English?

• Google Meet

• Facebook Messenger

• WhatsApp

• Zoom

How did the teacher help other teachers during the pandemic?

• By providing financial aid

• By training them to use WhatsApp for lessons

• By organizing physical workshops

• By writing educational blogs

What was one of the major challenges faced by students in accessing online education?

• Excessive screen time

• Lack of interest in learning

• Internet connectivity issues

• Too many online resources

What was a significant problem faced by students when they returned to school?

• Too much homework

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Forgetting basic skills

• Lack of teachers

What safety measures were implemented when students returned to school?

• Frequent sanitization of classrooms

• Regular temperature checks

• Mandatory wearing of masks and social distancing

• No safety measures were needed